Kidney beans nutrition facts

Kidney beans (1 cup, 177 g) has 225 calories, 15.3 g protein, 11.3 g fiber, 0.9 g fat. It is an excellent source of folate (58% DV), copper (42% DV), fiber (40% DV) and a good source of phosphorus and magnesium.

Folate 58% DV Copper 42% DV Fiber 40% DV Manganese 33% DV Protein 31% DV

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (177 g)

Calories225

Total Fat 0.9g1.1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g0.6%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 2mg0.1%

Total Carbohydrate 40.4g15%

Dietary Fiber 11.3g40%

Total Sugars 0.6g

Protein 15.3g31%

Vitamin D 0µg0%

Calcium 62mg4.8%

Iron 3.9mg22%

Potassium 717mg15%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 27%
■ Fat 3%
■ Carbohydrate 70%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

0.2

Inflammatory profile anti-inflammatory

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 26 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in kidney beans

Nutrient	Per 1 cup	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	225 kcal	11%
Protein	15.3 g	31%
Total fat	0.9 g	1.1%
Carbohydrate	40.4 g	15%
Fiber	11.3 g	40%
Sugars	0.6 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.1 g	0.6%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.5 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.3 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.19 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	2.1 mg	2.4%
Thiamin (B1)	0.28 mg	24%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7.9%
Niacin (B3)	1 mg	6.4%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.39 mg	7.8%
Vitamin B6	0.21 mg	12%
Folate (DFE)	230 µg	58%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.05 mg	0.4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	14.9 µg	12%
Choline	54 mg	9.8%
Minerals
Sodium	2 mg	0.1%
Calcium	62 mg	4.8%
Iron	3.9 mg	22%
Magnesium	74 mg	18%
Phosphorus	244 mg	20%
Potassium	717 mg	15%
Zinc	1.8 mg	16%
Copper	0.38 mg	42%
Manganese	0.76 mg	33%
Selenium	1.9 µg	3.5%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	118 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.184 g	no DV
Threonine	0.565 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.726 g	no DV
Leucine	1.303 g	no DV
Lysine	1.074 g	no DV
Methionine	0.2 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.904 g	no DV
Valine	0.885 g	no DV
Histidine	0.421 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	127 kcal	6.3%
Protein	8.7 g	17%
Total fat	0.5 g	0.6%
Carbohydrate	22.8 g	8.3%
Fiber	6.4 g	23%
Sugars	0.3 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.1 g	0.4%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.3 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.17 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.11 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	1.2 mg	1.3%
Thiamin (B1)	0.16 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.06 mg	4.5%
Niacin (B3)	0.6 mg	3.6%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.22 mg	4.4%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	7.1%
Folate (DFE)	130 µg	32%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.03 mg	0.2%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	8.4 µg	7%
Choline	30 mg	5.5%
Minerals
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Calcium	35 mg	2.7%
Iron	2.2 mg	12%
Magnesium	42 mg	10%
Phosphorus	138 mg	11%
Potassium	405 mg	8.6%
Zinc	1 mg	9.1%
Copper	0.22 mg	24%
Manganese	0.43 mg	19%
Selenium	1.1 µg	2%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	67 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.104 g	no DV
Threonine	0.319 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.41 g	no DV
Leucine	0.736 g	no DV
Lysine	0.607 g	no DV
Methionine	0.113 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.511 g	no DV
Valine	0.5 g	no DV
Histidine	0.238 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 1 oz (28 g)	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	36 kcal	1.8%
Protein	2.5 g	4.9%
Total fat	0.1 g	0.2%
Carbohydrate	6.5 g	2.4%
Fiber	1.8 g	6.5%
Sugars	0.1 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0 g	0.1%
Trans fat	0 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.1 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.05 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.03 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0.3 mg	0.4%
Thiamin (B1)	0.05 mg	3.8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.02 mg	1.3%
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg	1%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.06 mg	1.2%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Folate (DFE)	37 µg	9.2%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.01 mg	0.1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	2.4 µg	2%
Choline	9 mg	1.6%
Minerals
Sodium	0 mg	0%
Calcium	10 mg	0.8%
Iron	0.6 mg	3.5%
Magnesium	12 mg	2.8%
Phosphorus	39 mg	3.1%
Potassium	115 mg	2.4%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2.6%
Copper	0.06 mg	6.8%
Manganese	0.12 mg	5.3%
Selenium	0.3 µg	0.6%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	19 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.029 g	no DV
Threonine	0.09 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.116 g	no DV
Leucine	0.209 g	no DV
Lysine	0.172 g	no DV
Methionine	0.032 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.145 g	no DV
Valine	0.142 g	no DV
Histidine	0.067 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #173740 ("Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt").

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in kidney beans?

Kidney beans has 225 calories per 1 cup (177 g), or 127 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in kidney beans?

15.3 g of protein per 1 cup, which is 31% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is kidney beans rich in?

Per serving, kidney beans is richest in Folate (DFE) at 58% of the Daily Value, Copper (42%), Fiber (40%), Manganese (33%).

Is kidney beans healthy?

By nutrient density, kidney beans scores 58 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is anti-inflammatory compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.