Fiber breakdown
Soluble 2.2 g (18%)Insoluble 9.8 g (82%)
| Serving | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 12 g |
| Soluble fiber | 2.2 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 9.8 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 43% |
| Category | Legumes & beans |
| Food type | Whole food |
Food database · Legumes & beans
Fiber content
Fiber in Lima Beans, from Dried
A 1 cup serving of lima beans, from dried contains 12 g of dietary fiber — an excellent source of fiber, about 43% of a 28 g daily target.
12 g
per 1 cupHow much fiber is in lima beans, from dried?
Lima Beans, from Dried delivers 12 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup serving, which makes it an excellent source of fiber. That covers roughly 43% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, about 2.2 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 9.8 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central FNDDS 2021-2023; FDC ID 2707369; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Total fiber is from USDA FNDDS; soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.
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