Neha Verma Neha Verma Asked 7 months ago

Are kidney beans low calorie?

Trying to count my calories to lose weight, I want to include filling foods. Are kidney beans a low-calorie option that I can eat regularly without worrying about my calorie goals?

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Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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They are moderate in calories, not very low but not high either. If you cook them without too much oil or butter, they make a very filling and healthy meal that won't exceed your calorie limit.

Nikhil Kapoor Nikhil Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was just checking the nutrition facts for my diet. One cup of cooked kidney beans has about 225 calories, which is actually quite reasonable considering how full they make you feel.

Sanjay Singh Sanjay Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Dekho, calorie-free toh nahi hain par paranthe se toh bohot behtar hain. Dhang se khao, limit mein khao toh wazan nahi badhega.

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Sanya Malhotra Sanya Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, they have some calories, but they also require so much chewing and digesting that maybe you burn half of it just eating them. I'm too tired to count, but they seem fine.

Anuradha Sen Anuradha Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Don't stress too much about the calorie count of natural foods. Kidney beans are very clean and wholesome. Just eat them in normal home-cooked portions and you'll be absolutely fine.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

When I was recovering and trying to manage my weight, I used them as a main carb source. They are low enough in calories to help you lose weight, but only if you watch the cooking oil.

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