Kidney Beans (Dried)
One level US cup of kidney beans weighs 184 g (6.5 oz). A tablespoon is 11.5 g. Per 100 g: 333 calories and 23.6 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.8 g | 0.13 oz | 12.7 | 0.9 g | 2.3 g | 0.03 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 11.5 g | 0.41 oz | 38.3 | 2.7 g | 6.9 g | 0.09 g |
| ¼ cup | 46 g | 1.6 oz | 153 | 10.9 g | 27.6 g | 0.37 g |
| ⅓ cup | 61.3 g | 2.2 oz | 204 | 14.5 g | 36.8 g | 0.49 g |
| ½ cup | 92 g | 3.2 oz | 306 | 21.7 g | 55.2 g | 0.74 g |
| 1 cup | 184 g | 6.5 oz | 613 | 43.4 g | 110 g | 1.5 g |
| 2 cups | 368 g | 13 oz | 1,225 | 86.8 g | 221 g | 2.9 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak 8 hours, boil hard for 10 minutes, then simmer 60 to 90 minutes. Never slow-cook raw kidney beans.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 28% from protein, 70% from carbs and 2% from fat.
Kidney Beans gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 28% from protein, 70% from carbs and 2% from fat. One cup (184 g) has 613 calories, 43.4 g protein and 28 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of kidney beans?
One level US cup of kidney beans weighs about 184 g (6.5 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of kidney beans?
One level tablespoon weighs about 11.5 g, and one teaspoon about 3.8 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of kidney beans?
100 g has 23.6 g protein, 60 g carbs, 0.8 g fat and 333 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry kidney beans weigh after cooking?
About 240 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.4 times while the calories stay the same.