Calories in Red kidney beans, boiled
Generic food Cooked Beans and Legumes
Red kidney beans, boiled contains 127 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (11 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for legumes and legume products on FoodFactly (127 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 27% of the Daily Value for copper and 21% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the cooked 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 | 127 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.072 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.8 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 7.4 g | 26% |
| Total sugars I | 0.32 g | |
| Protein ? | 8.7 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K I | 8.4 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.58 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 130 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 30.5 mg | 6% |
| Calcium ? | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium ? | 45 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus ? | 142 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 403 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.24 mg | 27% |
| Manganese ? | 0.48 mg | 21% |
| Selenium I | 1.2 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein8.7 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber7.4 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0.32 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.072 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.039 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.28 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.37 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.38 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.69 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.6 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.13 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.094 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.24 g |
| Valine ? | 0.45 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.54 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.24 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.34 g |
| Proline ? | 0.37 g |
| Serine ? | 0.47 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.064 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 66.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 532 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 130 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Red kidney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils, boiled Cooked | 116 | 9 g | 20.1 g | 0.38 g |
| Lima beans, thin seeded (baby), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 126 | 8 g | 23.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Lima beans, thin seeded (baby), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 126 | 8 g | 23.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 121 | 6.8 g | 23.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 121 | 6.8 g | 23.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 114 | 9 g | 19.5 g | 0.38 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 115 | 7.8 g | 20.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 115 | 7.8 g | 20.9 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked red kidney beans?
100 g of cooked red kidney beans has 127 kcal. 1 tbsp (11 g): about 14 kcal. 1 cup (177 g): about 225 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked red kidney beans?
Cooked red kidney beans contains 8.7 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.95 g in 1 tbsp (11 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked red kidney beans?
Cooked red kidney beans has 22.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.4 g of fiber and 0.32 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked red kidney beans?
Cooked red kidney beans contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.072 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked red kidney beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (33% DV), copper (27% DV), manganese (21% DV), iron (16% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked red kidney beans?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does red kidney beans have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, red kidney beans, boiled has 127 kcal, while beans, snap, green, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids has 15 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 175194. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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