Lowest in calories per 100 g
- Cooked fava beans 62 kcal
- Cooked lentils 116 kcal
- Edamame 121 kcal
- Canned red beans 124 kcal
- Cooked kidney beans 127 kcal
Highest in protein per 100 g
- Dry lentils 24.6 g
- Dry red lentils 23.9 g
- Dried split peas 23.8 g
- Dried white beans 23.4 g
- Dried chickpeas 20.5 g
Good to know
Legumes are listed in two forms that differ significantly in calories per 100 g: dry seeds absorb water during cooking and weigh about two and a half times as much once cooked. So be sure to count the form you weigh—dry before cooking or cooked on your plate.
Data: USDA FoodData Central (SR28); Polish names and servings: EatSee editorial team. Values are approximate and for informational purposes only. How we prepare our calorie chart.