Kidney bean

variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

The kidney bean is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The kidney bean is commonly found in central america and (mexico) The kidney bean is a staple of central and latin american (food)

Kidney beans
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 532 kJ (127 kcal)
Carbohydrates 22.8 g
- Sugars 0.32 g
- Dietary fiber 7.4 g
Fat 0.50 g
Protein 8.67 g
Water 66.94
Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.16 mg (12%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.058 mg (4%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.578 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 0.12 mg (9%)
Folate (Vit. B9) 130 μg (33%)
Vitamin C 1.2 mg (2%)
Vitamin E 0.03 mg (0%)
Vitamin K 8.4 μg (8%)
Calcium 28 mg (3%)
Iron 2.94 mg (24%)
Magnesium 45 mg (12%)
Potassium 403 mg (9%)
Sodium 2 mg (0%)
Zinc 1.07 mg (11%)
Link to USDA Database entry
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database
Cooked, boiled red kidney beans