How much fiber is in kidney beans?
Kidney beans have 13.1 grams of fiber in 1 cup, cooked (177 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 47% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Per 100 grams, kidney beans have 7.4 grams of fiber.
13.1gof fiber in 1 cup, cooked
52% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in kidney beans by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 11g | 0.8g |
| 1 cup | 177g | 13.1g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 7.4g |
How kidney beans compare with other beans and legumes
Kidney beans rank 5 of 9 beans and legumes in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Pinto beans15.4g
- Black beans15g
- Kidney beans13.1g
- Chickpeas12.5g
- Edamame8.1g
Each bar is one serving: pinto beans, 1 cup, cooked; black beans, 1 cup, cooked; kidney beans, 1 cup, cooked; chickpeas, 1 cup, cooked; edamame, 1 cup, shelled.
A cup is half your goal
A cup of cooked kidney beans has 13.1 grams of fiber, 52% of a 25 gram day.
In chili
Half a cup of kidney beans per bowl of chili adds 6.6 grams of fiber. Use a quarter cup each of kidney and pinto beans and it is 7.1.
More fiber alongside kidney beans
- Brown rice: 3.2 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Avocado: 9.2 grams in 1 avocado
- Whole wheat bread: 1.9 grams in 1 slice
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex. For a longer list to shop from, see 50 high-fiber foods ranked by fiber.
Questions about fiber in kidney beans
- How much fiber is in kidney beans?
- Kidney beans have 13.1 grams of fiber in 1 cup, cooked, which weighs 177 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Are kidney beans high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 cup, cooked, has 13.1 grams. That is 47% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Kidney beans rank 5 of 9 beans and legumes in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of kidney beans?
- 7.4 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 cup, weighs 177 grams and has 13.1 grams of fiber.
- How many cups of kidney beans would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 2, at 13.1 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, retrieved November 5, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.