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Lima beans, large, mature seeds

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

44% daily fiber
13.2g of fiber per cup
Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 44%

Good fiber source. You'd need about 2.3 cups to reach 30g.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

7.0g / 100g
1.8g soluble
5.2g insoluble
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
13.2g
1 cup
Calories
115kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
6.1g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#78/ 219
Top 36%
Rank in Legumes and Legume Products Top 36%
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Lima beans, large, mature seeds & Fiber

A cup of lima beans, large, mature seeds provides 13.2g of dietary fiber along with 115 calories per 100g. That's 6.1g of fiber per 100 calories — an efficient way to add fiber without excess calories.

The fiber splits into 1.8g soluble and 5.2g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.

With 7.8g of protein per 100g, lima beans, large, mature seeds also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 173802)