Calories in
lima beans, immature seeds, raw
113 kcal per 100 g Lima beans, immature seeds, raw contains 113 calories per 100 grams, or about 176 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 6.8 g protein, 20.2 g carbohydrate and 0.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 70% carbohydrate, 24% protein, 7% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 156.0 g | 176 | 10.7 g | 31.5 g | 1.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 113 kcal | 176 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 10.7 g |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 31.5 g |
| Fibre | 4.9 g | 7.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg | 12.5 mg |
| Potassium | 467.0 mg | 728.5 mg |
| Calcium | 34.0 mg | 53.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23.4 mg | 36.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10.0 µg | 15.6 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 70.2 g | 109.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168396). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How lima beans, immature seeds, raw compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, lima beans, immature seeds, raw ranks 29 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 82% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.1 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (176 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 36 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in lima beans, immature seeds, raw?
Lima beans, immature seeds, raw contains 113 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 176 calories per cup. It also provides 6.8 g of protein, 20.2 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of lima beans, immature seeds, raw?
By calories, lima beans, immature seeds, raw is roughly 70% carbohydrate, 24% protein and 7% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 36 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the lima beans, immature seeds, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Lima beans, immature seeds, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.