How much kidney beans, cooked to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
335 g
roughly 12 oz · 423 kcalKidney beans, cooked has some protein, but it's not concentrated: reaching 30 g takes about 335 g (12 oz). It works best paired with a denser protein rather than carrying a meal on its own.
9 gprotein / 100 g
127kcal / 100 g
7.1 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much kidney beans, cooked for different protein targets
| Protein target | Kidney beans, cooked | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 167 g | 5.9 oz |
| 20 g | 220 g | 7.8 oz |
| 25 g | 280 g | 9.8 oz |
| 30 g | 335 g | 12 oz |
| 40 g | 445 g | 16 oz |
| 50 g | 555 g | 20 oz |
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Questions
- How much kidney beans, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 335 g — roughly 12 oz — of kidney beans, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 9 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in kidney beans, cooked?
- Kidney beans, cooked has about 9 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 127 kcal per 100 g.
- Is kidney beans, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — kidney beans, cooked is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.