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How many calories in
kidney beans?

Cooked kidney beans are 127 calories per 100g, with 11g of fiber and 15g of protein per cup. They hold their shape better than black beans, which is why they anchor most chili recipes. Macro-wise they're nearly identical to black beans.

127
kcal · 100g (cooked)
8.7g
Protein
23g
Carbs
0.5g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical kidney beans serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
1 cup, cooked (177g)
225 kcal
15.4g
1/2 cup, cooked (89g)
113 kcal
7.7g
1 can, drained (240g)
305 kcal
20.9g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in kidney beans?

Kidney Beans has approximately 127 calories per 100g (cooked). A typical serving — 1 cup, cooked (177g) — comes in at 225 calories.

How much protein is in kidney beans?

8.7g of protein per 100g (cooked). That puts kidney beans at roughly 6.9g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other legumes sources.

How do I log kidney beans accurately?

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Is kidney beans good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Kidney Beans sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.