Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Kidney Beans
Per 100 grams, kidney beans is the lighter choice by 426 calories, while cashews 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 | Cashews | Kidney Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 127 |
| Protein | 18 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 44 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
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 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, cashews or kidney beans?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and kidney beans has 127. Kidney Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or kidney beans?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; kidney beans has 8.7 g. Cashews wins on protein.
Is cashews 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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