Calorie comparison
Kidney Beans vs Soybeans
Per 100 grams, kidney beans is the lighter choice by 46 calories, while soybeans 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 | Kidney Beans | Soybeans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 | 173 |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 9 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
🫘 Kidney Beans
1 cup cooked (177 g)
225 cal
15.4 g protein · 40.7 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
🫛 Soybeans
1 cup cooked (172 g)
298 cal
29.2 g protein · 17.2 g carbs · 15.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, kidney beans or soybeans?
Per 100 g, kidney beans has 127 calories and soybeans has 173. Kidney Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, kidney beans or soybeans?
Kidney Beans has 8.7 g of protein per 100 g; soybeans has 17 g. Soybeans wins on protein.
Is kidney beans or soybeans 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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