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Kidney beans

Kidney beans

Carb Check

Carbs
36g
Carbs
Fiber
21g
Fiber
Net Carbs
15g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
21.6g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
35
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
7.6
Glycemic Load

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

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Diet Check

Low Carb
Yes
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
Yes
Slow Carb
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
No

pH Check

Kidney beans
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Kidney beans

  • Water
    11.0g
  • Fiber
    21.0g
  • Carbs
    36.0g
  • Fat
    1.0g
  • Protein
    22.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Very High
Purine
Low
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
High
Oxalate
Moderate
Goitrogen
Moderate
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Low
Antioxidants
Moderate

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Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Kidney beans is high in carbohydrates at 36g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 60g delivers 21.6g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Kidney beans provides 293 kcal, 22g of protein, and 1g of fat per 100g.

  • Net carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 21 g
  • Glycemic index (GI): 35 (low)
  • Glycemic load (GL): 7.6
  • Sodium: 20 mg
  • Potassium: 1370
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.7
  • Phosphorus: 410

With 36g of carbohydrates per 100g, Kidney beans is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 60g already provides 21.6g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Kidney beans or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.

Kidney beans is carbohydrate-dense with 36g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 60g provides 21.6g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
4
3% RDA
Vitamin D
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.65
35% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.19
8% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.4
17% RDA
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0
0% RDA
Beta-Carotene
10
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 60g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
50
1% RDA
Calcium
100
8% RDA
Iron
6.4
27% RDA
Potassium
1370
41% RDA
Magnesium
150
24% RDA
Phosphorus
410
35% RDA
Zinc
3
18% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 60g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Low
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Nightshade

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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