Lima Beans (Dried)
One level US cup of lima beans weighs 178 g (6.3 oz). A tablespoon is 11.1 g. Per 100 g: 338 calories and 21.5 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.7 g | 0.13 oz | 12.5 | 0.8 g | 2.3 g | 0.03 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 11.1 g | 0.39 oz | 37.5 | 2.4 g | 7 g | 0.08 g |
| ¼ cup | 44.5 g | 1.6 oz | 150 | 9.6 g | 28.2 g | 0.31 g |
| ⅓ cup | 59.3 g | 2.1 oz | 201 | 12.8 g | 37.6 g | 0.42 g |
| ½ cup | 89 g | 3.1 oz | 301 | 19.1 g | 56.4 g | 0.62 g |
| 1 cup | 178 g | 6.3 oz | 602 | 38.3 g | 113 g | 1.2 g |
| 2 cups | 356 g | 12.6 oz | 1,203 | 76.5 g | 226 g | 2.5 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak 8 hours, then simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes. A hard boil splits the skins.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 25% from protein, 73% from carbs and 2% from fat.
Lima Beans gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 25% from protein, 73% from carbs and 2% from fat. One cup (178 g) has 602 calories, 38.3 g protein and 33.8 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of lima beans?
One level US cup of lima beans weighs about 178 g (6.3 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of lima beans?
One level tablespoon weighs about 11.1 g, and one teaspoon about 3.7 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of lima beans?
100 g has 21.5 g protein, 63.4 g carbs, 0.7 g fat and 338 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry lima beans weigh after cooking?
About 260 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.6 times while the calories stay the same.