Calorie comparison
Black Beans vs Kidney Beans
Per 100 grams, kidney beans is the lighter choice by 5 calories, while black beans delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Black Beans | Kidney Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 | 127 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🫘 Black Beans
1 cup cooked (172 g)
227 cal
15.3 g protein · 41.3 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
🫘 Kidney Beans
1 cup cooked (177 g)
225 cal
15.4 g protein · 40.7 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, black beans or kidney beans?
Per 100 g, black beans has 132 calories and kidney beans has 127. Kidney Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black beans or kidney beans?
Black Beans has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; kidney beans has 8.7 g. Black Beans wins on protein.
Is black beans or kidney beans better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward kidney beans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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