Butter / Lima Beans (Canned, Drained)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
Canned butter beans, also listed as lima beans in the Monash entry, are low FODMAP at 53 g drained, about three tablespoons. A 60 g portion is moderate, while 198 g, approximately one cup, is high FODMAP. These canned-bean amounts differ from the guidance for butter beans cooked from dried.
Serving sizes for butter / lima beans (canned, drained)
The canned, drained entry lists 53 g low, 60 g moderate and 198 g high. Three tablespoons is an approximate measure for the low portion.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 198 g | GOS 0.33 g | |
| 3 tablespoons | 53 g | GOS 0.09 g | |
| 4 tablespoons | 60 g | GOS 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is butter / lima beans (canned, drained) low FODMAP?
GOS is amber at 60 g in the canned entry. The 198 g portion is red for both GOS and fructans. The dried, boiled and drained preparation has a green portion of 18 g, so the two versions should not share one serving recommendation.
Butter / Lima Beans (Canned, Drained) and IBS: what to know
The creamy texture of butter beans makes them easy to blend into a dip or sauce, where the original bean portion becomes less visible. Record the drained weight used in the recipe and the share you actually eat. A 53 g green serving is not a guarantee that every butter-bean dish will suit your IBS.
Gut-friendly ways to eat butter / lima beans (canned, drained)
Drain and rinse plain canned butter beans, then weigh them before folding into a warm salad or mashing with herbs and oil. For a shared mash, divide the weighed beans into portions before adding the other ingredients. Check flavoured cans separately rather than treating a tomato or garlic sauce as part of this plain-bean result.
Frequently asked questions
Are butter beans and lima beans covered by the same entry?
For this canned preparation, yes: the checked app entry is named butter / lima beans, canned, drained. Match both the bean name and the preparation on your packet.
Can I use 53 g of butter beans cooked from dried?
That would borrow the canned rating for another preparation. Boiled butter beans have their own 18 g green serving.
Does blending canned butter beans change the serving allowance?
Blending does not change how many beans you used. Base the portion calculation on the drained bean weight and the fraction of the finished dip you eat.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
App entry checked directly on 27 September 2026: Bean, butter / lima, canned, drained. Supports the listed portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups. The exact compound quantities shown in the catalogue breakdown were not verified by this app check.