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1. Lima Bean Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Lima Beans
4. Lima Bean Nutritional Value
5. Lima Bean Health Benefits

Lima Beans Facts

History and Origin


Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for cooking with Lima Beans
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Common Types of Lima Beans

Common Types of Lima Beans

Lima Beans Nutritional Value

Legumes ” Lima Bean ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Lima beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Weight of Beans – 1 cup = 170 g
Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
Unit
Value
Daily Value %
Energy
kcal
123
6.1%
Protein
g
6.81
13.6%
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.32
%
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
23.64
%
Fiber, total dietary
g
5.3
%
Total Sugars
g
1.63
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
32
%
Iron, Fe
mg
2.45
13.6%
Magnesium, Mg
mg
74
%
Phosphorus, P
mg
130
%
Potassium, K
mg
570
%
Sodium, Na
mg
253
%
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.79
%
Copper, Cu
mg
0.305
%
Manganese, Mn
mg
1.252
%
Selenium, Se
mcg
2.0
%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
10.1
%
Thiamin (B-1)
mg
0.140
%
Riboflavin (B-2)
mg
0.096
%
Niacin (B-3)
mg
1.040
%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)
mg
0.257
%
Vitamin (B-6)
mg
0.193
%
Folate (B-9)
mcg
26
6.5%
Choline
mg
44.1
Vitamin (B-12)
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg
%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
0.14
%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
6.2
%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids
g
0.073
0.3%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.019
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.154
Trans Fatty Acids
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene
mcg
222

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lima Beans Nutritional Value




Lima Beans Health Benefits

Lima Beans
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References


Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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