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Red Beans, Dry

Red Beans, Dry

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Dry red beans are a type of legume that must be soaked and cooked before consumption. These beans are a staple in many cuisines, particularly in dishes like chili and red beans and rice, due to their hearty texture and slightly sweet, earthy flavor. They are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron, making them a nutritious and versatile addition to a balanced diet.

Macro Impact

A 1/4 cup serving contains 169 calories, 12g protein, 30g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/4 cup (50 g)
Amount per serving
Calories169
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.6g
1%
Saturated Fat0.1g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium5mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate30g
11%
Dietary Fiber13g
45%
Total Sugars1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein12g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium82mg
6%
Iron3mg
15%
Potassium759mg
16%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
30 / 275 g
11%
Fiber
13 / 28 g
45%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
4 g
Insoluble Fiber
9 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
17 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
2%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
12 / 80 g
15%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
12%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
34%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
28%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
35%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
14%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
31%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
31%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
58%
Valine
1 / 2 g
30%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
38%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
5%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
7%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
5%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
13%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
13%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
200 / 400 mcg
50%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
2 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
82 / 1k mg
8%
Copper
1 / 1 mg
55%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
21%
Magnesium
83 / 370 mg
22%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
47%
Phosphorous
237 / 700 mg
34%
Potassium
759 / 3k mg
25%
Selenium
3 / 55 mcg
5%
Sodium
5 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
17%
Chromium
1 / 30 mcg
3%
Molybdenum
262 / 45 mcg
581%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
0 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
25 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Beans, Dry, Medium Red (0% moisture). USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 747430.
  2. 2.Beans, Dry, Red (0% moisture). USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 747431.
  3. 3.Beans, Dry, Small Red (0% moisture). USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 747443.

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