Calories in Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, canned
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, canned contains 84 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (256 g) provides about 215 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 84 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.6 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.14 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 296 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.5 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber I | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Total sugars M | 1.9 g | |
| Protein C | 5.2 g | 10% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K M | 4.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.074 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 34.9 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 90 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.46 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese C | 0.17 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein5.2 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber4.3 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars1.9 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.6 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.14 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium296 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.38 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.26 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 8.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.9 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.063 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.25 g |
| Leucine M | 0.45 g |
| Lysine M | 0.37 g |
| Methionine M | 0.068 g |
| Cystine M | 0.049 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.31 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.12 g |
| Valine M | 0.3 g |
| Arginine M | 0.29 g |
| Histidine M | 0.14 g |
| Alanine M | 0.24 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.66 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.84 g |
| Glycine M | 0.21 g |
| Proline M | 0.3 g |
| Serine M | 0.33 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (32)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.075 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.094 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.082 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.69 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 78 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1.6 g |
| Energy C | 353 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
Other forms of Beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refried beans, canned, fat-free Canned | 79 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.45 g |
| Refried beans, canned, vegetarian Canned | 83 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.87 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids, low sodium Canned | 88 | 4.9 g | 13.5 g | 2 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, canned Canned | 79 | 4.9 g | 14.9 g | 0.17 g |
| Refried beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 89 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, canned, traditional, reduced sodium Canned | 89 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, canned, traditional style Canned | 90 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 88 | 4.9 g | 13.5 g | 2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned beans?
100 g of canned beans has 84 kcal. 1 cup (256 g): about 215 kcal.
How much protein is in canned beans?
Canned beans contains 5.2 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.4 g in 1 cup (256 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned beans?
Canned beans has 14.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.3 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned beans?
Canned beans contains 0.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned beans?
100 g contains 296 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beans have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, canned has 84 kcal, while beans, baked, canned, no salt added has 105 kcal. Cooking 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 173741. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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