Ingredient swap
Lima Beans vs Mung Beans
Lima Beans has 21.5 g protein and 338 calories per 100 g; mung beans has 23.9 g and 347. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of lima beans (178 g) ≈ ¾ cup of mung beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Lima Beans | Mung Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 338 | 347 |
| Protein | 21.5 g | 23.9 gbetter |
| Carbs | 63.4 g | 62.6 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 19 gbetter | 16.3 g |
| Sugar | 8.5 g | 6.6 gbetter |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 15 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 178 g | 207 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 mung beans instead of lima beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of lima beans (178 g) ≈ ¾ cup of mung beans.
Which has more protein?
Mung Beans, with 23.9 g per 100 g versus 21.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lima Beans, with 338 calories per 100 g.