Beans, tofu and legumes
How much protein is in kidney beans?
Kidney beans has 8.7 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 177 g) has 15.4 g of protein and 225 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (177 g)
- 15.4 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 6.9 g
High protein density
Protein in kidney beans by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (177 g) | 15.4 g | 225 | 40.4 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 tbsp (11 g) | 1 g | 14 | 2.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 8.7 g | 127 | 22.8 g | 0.5 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 127
- Protein
- 8.7 g
- Carbs
- 22.8 g
- Fat
- 0.5 g
- Fibre
- 6.4 g
- Sugar
- 0.3 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
Beans, tofu and legumes: most protein per calorie
FAQ
Is kidney beans high in protein?
Yes. With 6.9 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 68% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of kidney beans?
8.7 g, with 127 calories.
How much kidney beans gives you 30 g of protein?
About 345 g, for roughly 438 calories. That's about 1.9 servings of 1 cup.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 173740: "Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.