Butter bean
Butter bean, cooked
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 4.5 g |
Butter bean (also called lima bean) is a large, creamy-white legume typically eaten cooked — boiled, stewed, or added to soups and casseroles. It is a staple in Mediterranean and Southern European cuisines and widely used as a filling, protein-contributing ingredient in plant-based meals. Per 100 g, cooked butter beans provide 35 kcal, 2.5 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 4.5 g of carbohydrates and a notable 2.7 g of dietary fibre. They contribute 210 mg of potassium, 43 mg of phosphorus and 31 mg of calcium per 100 g, alongside 7.57 mg of vitamin C and 15 mcg of folate. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in butter beans?
Cooked butter beans contain 35 kcal per 100 g, making them one of the lower-calorie legumes. A typical 80 g serving comes to around 28 kcal.
How much potassium is in butter beans?
Cooked butter beans provide 210 mg of potassium per 100 g. That is a solid contribution from a legume this low in calories.
Are butter beans keto-friendly?
Butter beans appear on the keto-compatible list in this dataset, largely because cooked butter beans contain only 4.5 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g, leaving a relatively low net carb figure. Portion size still matters on a strict ketogenic diet.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 34.6 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.30 g |
| Carbs | 4.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Starch | 0.40 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 31.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.99 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43.0 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.90 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg |
| Selenium | 3.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 1.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 14.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 7.6 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.31 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.9 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.042 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.053 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.40 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.090 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 15.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
