Good source
Protein
13.2 g · 26% DV target
Native to Mesoamerica and the Andes, lima beans are distinguished by their buttery texture and a starch profile that has made them a staple in global agriculture for over 7,000 years.
Lima beans contain resistant starch (a type of carbohydrate that escapes digestion in the small intestine), which acts as a fuel source for beneficial gut bacteria.
Their high dietary fibre content is associated with a slower rise in blood glucose compared to refined grains, making them a useful tool for managing energy stability.
Like many legumes, they contain antinutrients such as lectins and cyanide-producing compounds that are effectively neutralised through proper soaking and boiling.
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
13.2 g · 26% DV target
52.9 g · 19% DV target
6.50 g · 23% DV target
1.17 mg · 8% DV target
0.30 mg · 25% DV target
0.33 mg · 19% DV target
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Applies to cooked or fresh shelled beans.
For dried beans kept in an airtight container.
Legumes fix nitrogen into the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers.
The name 'Lima' comes from the boxes of beans exported from the Peruvian capital during the 16th century, though the beans themselves were cultivated across the Americas long before.