Is Kidney beans (rajma) good for your health condition?
Kidney beans (rajma) are a legume that is a common curry in North India. The values here are for dry beans, before soaking and cooking.
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Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 60 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g |
| Fibre | 24.9 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
| Potassium | 1406 mg |
| Purines | 23.4 mg per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Watch the portion |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Low in saturated fat and cholesterol |
| High uric acid or gout | Low purine: usually fine |
| Weight loss goal | Energy dense: keep portions small |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat kidney beans (rajma)?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: watch the portion. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is kidney beans (rajma) OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 23.4 mg per 100 g. General guide: Low purine: usually fine. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is kidney beans (rajma) good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 24 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.