KETO VERDICTLIMIT
Lima beans are generally not keto-friendly at ~15.3g net carbs per 100g. This starchy legume can consume most daily carbs in a modest serving—best avoided on strict keto, or used only in tiny, planned portions.
Are Lima Beans Keto?
Other Vegetable
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
16.2gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 23.3g
- Fiber
- 7.1g
- Protein
- 7.8g
- Fat
- 0.4g
- Calories
- 115
Lima beans are generally not keto-friendly at ~15.3g net carbs per 100g. This starchy legume can consume most daily carbs in a modest serving—best avoided on strict keto, or used only in tiny, planned portions.
- Net carbs (100 g)16.2g
- Protein (100 g)7.8g
- Fat (100 g)0.4g
- Keto verdictLimit portions
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
16.2g
Total Carbs
23.3g
Fiber
7.1g
Protein
7.8g
Fat
0.4g
Calories
115
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY TO LIMIT IT ON KETO
- High net carbs: ~15.3g per 100g is incompatible with strict keto
- Starchy legume: Predominantly starch that quickly converts to glucose
- Portions add up fast: Even small servings can exceed keto carb budgets
- Better swaps exist: Choose lower-carb vegetables for similar texture/nutrients
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
BUTTERED (NON-KETO)
Simmer until tender, then toss with butter, salt, and pepper—tasty, but too high in carbs for keto.
SUCCOTASH (AVOID ON KETO)
Classic mix with corn and lima beans—both high-carb and best skipped on keto.
SOUP BASE (NOT RECOMMENDED)
Common in hearty soups; instead, use cauliflower or turnip to keep carbs low.
PURÉE (HIGH CARB)
Blend with cream and butter for a silky purée—still carb-heavy despite added fats.