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CKidney Beans
Boiled · Plant Proteins
Graded C — 44 out of 100, #28 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (99/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).
The short version: The highest measured DIAAS of the common beans — lysine-rich protein.
The catch: Must be boiled 10+ minutes — raw or undercooked kidney beans are toxic.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 44
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#28 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Kidney Beans healthy?
It grades C — 44 out of 100, #28 of 34 proteins in our system. The highest measured DIAAS of the common beans — lysine-rich protein.
How many calories are in Kidney Beans?
127 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Kidney Beans calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.