Calorie database
Legume calories
Every legume food in our database — 6 in total — sorted from lowest to highest calories, with full macros for each.
Lowest calorie
72
hummus
Average
202
kcal per serving
Highest calorie
269
chickpeas
| Food | Serving | Calories | Per 100 g | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hummus | 2 tbsp (30 g) | 72 | 240 | 2 g | 6 g | 5.2 g |
| edamame | 1 cup shelled (155 g) | 188 | 121 | 18.5 g | 13.8 g | 8 g |
| kidney beans | 1 cup cooked (177 g) | 225 | 127 | 15.3 g | 40.4 g | 0.9 g |
| black beans | 1 cup cooked (172 g) | 227 | 132 | 15.2 g | 40.8 g | 0.9 g |
| lentils | 1 cup cooked (198 g) | 230 | 116 | 17.9 g | 39.9 g | 0.8 g |
| chickpeas | 1 cup cooked (164 g) | 269 | 164 | 14.5 g | 45 g | 4.2 g |
Values are per the serving shown and come from USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.
How many calories are in legume?
Across the 6 legume foods listed here, calories range from 72 to 269 per typical serving. Serving size drives most of that spread, so comparing per 100 g is often more useful than comparing per serving.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest calorie legume food?
hummus is the lowest in this list at 72 calories per 2 tbsp (30 g). It's the easiest legume option to fit into a calorie deficit, though serving size still matters more than the food itself.
How many calories are in legume on average?
The average across the 6 legume foods listed here is about 202 calories per typical serving, ranging from 72 to 269. Use the per-100 g column to compare foods fairly, since serving sizes differ a lot.
Which legume food has the most protein?
edamame leads this list with 18.5 g of protein per 1 cup shelled (155 g). Higher-protein choices help with fullness and muscle retention, which is why they're useful when you're eating in a deficit.
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