Legumes
How much fiber is in kidney beans?
100 g of kidney beans (red, boiled, no salt) has 7.4 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 cup (177 g), has 13.1 g, which is 44% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
7.4g
red, boiled, no salt
Per typical portion
13.1g
1 cup (177 g)
Of the 30 g reference
44%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (177 g) | 13.1 g | 44% |
| ½ cup (88 g) | 6.5 g | 22% |
Compared with similar foods
- Black beans boiled, no salt
8.7 g
- Lentils boiled, no salt
7.9 g
- Chickpeas boiled, no salt
7.6 g
- Kidney beans red, boiled, no salt
7.4 g
- Green peas boiled, drained, no salt
5.5 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
Raw or undercooked kidney beans contain a lectin that causes vomiting and diarrhea, so they must be boiled thoroughly. Canned kidney beans are already cooked.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Are kidney beans high in fiber?
Yes. At 7.4 g per 100 g it passes the EU “high in fiber” threshold of 6 g per 100 g. A typical portion, 1 cup (177 g), adds 13.1 g, or 44% of the 30 g reference.
Are kidney beans higher in fiber than other beans?
They sit in the middle. Black beans have 8.7 g per 100 g, kidney beans 7.4 g, and chickpeas 7.6 g. All three give 12 to 15 g in a cup.
Do kidney beans count as a plant?
Yes. They add one plant to your week, however often you eat them. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.