20 Health Benefits of Kidney Beans

20. Helps relieve asthma

The magnesium present in kidney beans has a bronchodilatory effect and ensures smooth air passage in and out of the lungs. Studies have shown that low magnesium levels can lead to asthma.

The nutritional breakdown of 1 cup (177 g) of kidney beans is as follows:

Kidney beans Calories: 225 kcal

• Protein - 15.35 g
• Carbohydrates - 40.36 g
• Fat – Total - 0.88 g
• Dietary fiber - 11.33 g
• Total Sugars - 0.57 g
• Vitamin B1 - 0.28 mg
• Vitamin B2 - 0.10 mg
• Vitamin B3 - 4.09 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.21 mg
• Choline - 53.98 mg
• Folate - 230.10 mcg
• Pantothenic Acid - 0.39 mg
• Vitamin E - 0.05 mg
• Vitamin K - 14.87 mg
• Calcium - 61.95 mg
• Copper - 0.38 mg
• Iron - 3.93 mg
• Magnesium - 74.34 mg
• Manganese - 0.76 mg
• Molybdenum - 132.75 mcg
• Phosphorus - 244.26 mg
• Potassium - 716.85 mg
• Selenium - 1.95 mcg
• Sodium - 1.77 mg
• Zinc - 1.77 mg
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids - 0.30 g
• Omega-6 Fatty Acids - 0.19 g

Just one look at that extensive nutrition table is sufficient to win any argument in favour of kidney beans. 

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