Are kidney beans keto?
Kidney beans
About 15 g net carbs per half cup. Make chili without them — it's even better.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup cooked · 89 g- Net carbs
- 15g
- Calories
- 113kcal
- Protein
- 7.7g
- Fat
- 0.4g
- Total carbs
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 5.7 g
About 30.5 g of kidney beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 34% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 kcal | 127 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 23 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5.7 g | 6.4 g |
| Net carbs | 15 g | 16 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 8.7 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are kidney beans keto?
No — kidney beans are not keto-friendly. About 15 g net carbs per half cup. Make chili without them — it's even better.
How many net carbs are in kidney beans?
½ cup cooked (89 g) of kidney beans has about 15 g net carbs (20 g total carbs minus 5.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 16 g net carbs.
How much kidney beans can I eat on keto?
About 30.5 g of kidney beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 34% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 73% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for kidney beans?
Try black soybeans (canned), ground beef (80/20). See our full guide: keto substitutes for beans & legumes.
