Vegetables · per 100g
A large, creamy legume with a velvety texture and mild buttery flavor, butter beans serve as a versatile plant-based protein staple that supports digestive health.
Available carbohydrates, Pantothenic acid
Phosphorus, Manganese
Folate, Iron
Vitamin E, Manganese
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
While commonly called butter beans in the UK and Southern US, they are botanically identical to lima beans, named after the capital of Peru where they have been cultivated for over 7,000 years.
Standout nutrients
Potassium
Dietary fibre
Magnesium
Manganese
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Legumes fix nitrogen into the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Storage
Cool Dark Place
1–2 years
Applies to dried or unopened canned beans
Refrigerate After Opening
3–5 days
Store in a non-metallic airtight container
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
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