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Red kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)
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Red kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 177 g

Calories
225
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    15g
    27% of calories
  • Carbs
    40g
    70% of calories
  • Fat
    0.9g
    4% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Red 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 (47% DV) and thiamine (24% DV).

Per 100 g
127cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.8g
Net carbs
27g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
13g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein31%
  • Dietary fiber47%
  • Thiamine24%
  • Folate (B9)58%
  • Iron65%
  • Phosphorus36%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K12%
  • Vitamin B616%
  • Choline10%
  • Potassium15%
  • Magnesium19%
  • Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin K15 μg
12%
Thiamine0.3 mg
24%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin1 mg
6%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
16%
Folate (B9)230 μg
58%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline54 mg
10%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium50 mg
5%
Iron5 mg
65%
Potassium713 mg
15%
Magnesium80 mg
19%
Phosphorus251 mg
36%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.4 mg
48%
Manganese1 mg
37%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 225 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 43min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 27min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 19min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 32min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Red kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?

One serving of Red 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 Red 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 Red kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 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 Red kidney beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?

3.5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Red 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.

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