Nutrition referenceLight Red Kidney Beans (canned). Nutrition is shown per 100 g of light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed canned solids.
Nutrition facts
2644290 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30
175243 · SR Legacy release April 2018
About this food
Light red kidney beans are a variety of kidney bean with a lighter red color than dark red kidney beans. They are used in chili, stews, and salads.
This record specifically covers canned light red kidney beans with sodium and sugar added, drained and rinsed. Per 100 g it retains approximately 127 kcal and provides 21.4 g carbohydrates, 7.31 g protein, 1.3 g fat and 7.4 g dietary fiber measured by AOAC2011.25. It does not represent dry beans, undrained can contents or unsalted home-boiled beans.
The source identifies added sugar but does not quantify total or added sugar; those fields remain unknown.
Plan your portion
Nutrition is per 100 g drained and rinsed canned beans. A weighed177g portion provides approximately224kcal using retained energy. Original cooked-cup177g/half-cup89g equivalents are not verified for this precise preparation and remain estimates.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 126.7 kcal | 21.4 g | 7.3 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 cup cooked | 177 g | 224.3 kcal | 38 g | 12.9 g | 2.3 g |
| 1/2 cup cooked | 89 g | 112.8 kcal | 19.1 g | 6.5 g | 1.2 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Light red kidney beans provide about 127 calories per 100 g of cooked beans.
Light red kidney beans provide about 7.3 g of protein per 100 g of cooked beans.
Yes. Kidney beans must be cooked thoroughly, as raw or undercooked beans can be toxic.
