How many carbs are in kidney beans?
1 cup of kidney beans contains about 39.2g of carbohydrate, 26.4g net carbs after subtracting 12.8g of fiber, 14.9g of protein, and 327 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (185g) | 39.2g | 12.8g | 26.4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 21.2g | 6.9g | 14.3g |
Net carbs in kidney beans
1 cup of kidney beans contains 26.4g of net carbs — total carbs (39.2g) minus dietary fiber (12.8g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for kidney beans (per 100g)
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 21.2g
- Dietary fiber: 6.9g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 8.1g
- Fat: 7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342854). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in kidney beans?
1 cup of kidney beans contains about 39.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 12.8g of fiber, the net carbs are about 26.4g.
How many net carbs are in kidney beans?
Net carbs in 1 cup of kidney beans are about 26.4g — that is total carbs (39.2g) minus dietary fiber (12.8g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is kidney beans good for diabetics?
Kidney beans contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is kidney beans keto-friendly?
Whether kidney beans fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 26.4g of net carbs.