Lima Beans has a low glycemic index of 32 (typical range 27 to 37). A serving of 1 oz (28 g) has a glycemic load of 4, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 338 calories, 21.5 g protein, 63.4 g carbohydrate (19 g fiber, 8.5 g sugars) and 0.7 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 338 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 21.5 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63.4 g | 17.7 g |
| Fiber | 19 g | 5.3 g |
| Sugars | 8.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 1724 mg | 483 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Peas | 48 | 4 |
| Lotus Root | 35 | 4 |
| Turnip | 62 | 4 |
| Celeriac | 15 | 2 |
| Carrot | 39 | 2 |
Lima Beans has a glycemic index of 32, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (28 g) serving is 4, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of lima beans has a glycemic load of 4 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Lima Beans has 338 calories per 100 g, and about 95 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.
Lima Beans is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw” (FDC 174252). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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