Ingredient swap
Kidney Beans vs Lima Beans
Kidney Beans has 23.6 g protein and 333 calories per 100 g; lima beans has 21.5 g and 338. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of kidney beans (184 g) ≈ 1 cup of lima beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Kidney Beans | Lima Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 | 338 |
| Protein | 23.6 gbetter | 21.5 g |
| Carbs | 60 gbetter | 63.4 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 15.2 g | 19 gbetter |
| Sugar | 2.2 gbetter | 8.5 g |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 18 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 184 g | 178 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use lima beans instead of kidney beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of kidney beans (184 g) ≈ 1 cup of lima beans.
Which has more protein?
Kidney Beans, with 23.6 g per 100 g versus 21.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Kidney Beans, with 333 calories per 100 g.