How many carbs are in lima beans?
1 cup of lima beans contains about 35.9g of carbohydrate, 23.9g net carbs after subtracting 12g of fiber, 13.4g of protein, and 305 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (185g) | 35.9g | 12g | 23.9g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 19.4g | 6.5g | 12.9g |
Net carbs in lima beans
1 cup of lima beans contains 23.9g of net carbs — total carbs (35.9g) minus dietary fiber (12g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for lima beans (per 100g)
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 19.4g
- Dietary fiber: 6.5g
- Sugars: 2.7g
- Protein: 7.3g
- Fat: 6.9g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342843). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in lima beans?
1 cup of lima beans contains about 35.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 12g of fiber, the net carbs are about 23.9g.
How many net carbs are in lima beans?
Net carbs in 1 cup of lima beans are about 23.9g — that is total carbs (35.9g) minus dietary fiber (12g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is lima beans good for diabetics?
Lima beans contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is lima beans keto-friendly?
Whether lima beans fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 23.9g of net carbs.