Calories in Kidney beans, from canned, reduced sodium
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
Kidney beans, from canned, reduced sodium contains 186 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (185 g) provides about 344 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beans, peas, legumes on FoodFactly (173 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for copper, 14% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 14% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 186 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 188 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.5 g | 30% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein C | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.8 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 48.9 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 170 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 417 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.24 mg | 26% |
| Selenium C | 1.8 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 32%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.4 gabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber8.5 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars3 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat6.8 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat1 gabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium188 mgin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.73 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 58.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 40 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Kidney beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney beans, NFS | 177 | 8.1 g | 21.2 g | 7 g |
| Kidney beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 177 | 8.1 g | 21.2 g | 7 g |
| Kidney beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 126 | 8.6 g | 22.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Kidney beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 186 | 8.4 g | 23.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Kidney beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 135 | 8.7 g | 24.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Kidney beans, from fast food / restaurant | 195 | 7.8 g | 20.5 g | 9.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, from canned, NS as to type, fat added Canned | 185 | 7.7 g | 24.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Pinto beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 188 | 7.4 g | 24.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Pinto beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 188 | 7.4 g | 24.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Black beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 178 | 8.5 g | 23.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Black beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 178 | 8.5 g | 23.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Lentils, from canned Canned | 166 | 8.4 g | 18.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Chickpeas, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 197 | 7.9 g | 21.6 g | 9.4 g |
| Chickpeas, from canned, fat added Canned | 197 | 7.9 g | 21.6 g | 9.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned kidney beans?
100 g of canned kidney beans has 186 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 344 kcal.
How much protein is in canned kidney beans?
Canned kidney beans contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.5 g in 1 cup (185 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is above the median (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in canned kidney beans?
Canned kidney beans has 23.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.5 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned kidney beans?
Canned kidney beans contains 6.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned kidney beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (26% DV), phosphorus (14% DV), Thiamin (B1) (14% DV), magnesium (11% DV) and iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned kidney beans?
100 g contains 188 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does kidney beans have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, kidney beans, from canned, reduced sodium has 186 kcal, while kidney beans, from dried, fat added has 177 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707384. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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