Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 177 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g27% of calories
- Carbs40g70% of calories
- Fat0.9g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup, 177 g) has 225 calories, with 15 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), dietary fiber (40% DV) and thiamine (24% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein31%
- Dietary fiber40%
- Thiamine24%
- Folate (B9)58%
- Iron49%
- Phosphorus35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K12%
- Vitamin B616%
- Choline10%
- Potassium15%
- Magnesium18%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 15 μg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 230 μg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 54 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 717 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 74 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 244 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 225 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 43minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
One serving of Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup) has 225 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
1.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
