Lima Beans Nutrition Information

Lima beans have a starchy yet buttery taste and are often called butter beans in the southern part of the United States. Lima beans can be bought fresh during the summer and fall but are always available canned, dried and frozen. Lima beans, like other beans, are a healthy part of a good diet.

Features

• Lima beans are a good source of B vitamins including B6, niacin and folate. Lima beans also are a good source of manganese and iron.

Fiber

• Lima beans, like most beans, are a great source of dietary fiber. One cup of lima beans provides 65 percent of your daily value for fiber.

Benefits

• Lima beans help lower blood sugar levels. Because of their high fiber content, lima beans keep you feeling full and keep your blood sugar at an even level.

Nutrients

• Lima beans are also a source of potassium, magnesium and iron. They provide 86 percent of the daily value of molybdenum, a mineral that helps detoxify sulfites.

Calories

• One cup of cooked lima beans provides 216 calories. Calories from fat are very low--about 6. Limas are a very nutritious, low-fat food.