Home / Legumes and Legume Products / Lima beans, large, mature seeds

Lima beans, large, mature seeds

Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw

113% daily fiber
33.8g of fiber per cup
Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 113%

Excellent fiber source. Just 0.9 cups to hit your daily 30g.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

19.0g / 100g
4.8g soluble
14.2g insoluble
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
33.8g
1 cup
Calories
338kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
5.6g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#15/ 219
Top 7%
Least fiber Most fiber

Lima beans, large, mature seeds & Fiber

A cup of lima beans, large, mature seeds provides 33.8g of dietary fiber along with 338 calories per 100g. That's 5.6g of fiber per 100 calories — an efficient way to add fiber without excess calories.

The fiber splits into 4.8g soluble and 14.2g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.

With 21.5g of protein per 100g, lima beans, large, mature seeds also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.

Similar Fiber Content

Add to Calculator Check My Fiber Gap Compare Lima beans, large, mature seeds vs…
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 174252)