Kidney beans (boiled)
Also known as: frijoles, rajma (plain)
For obesity
Watch: Calories
Light and filling (about 113 kcal per portion) — a good everyday choice.
Portion guide
½ cup (about 90 g)
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Nutrition per ½ cup
| Calories | 113 kcal |
|---|---|
| Total carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 5.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
About this food
Very low GI and high fibre.
Better ways to cook it
- Use minimal oil in the tadka
- Pair with vegetables and a small grain portion
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