Guide

Yes, red beans are protein-rich legumes, offering about 15 grams of protein per cooked cup.

Yes, red beans supply protein—about 8–9 grams per 100 g cooked—along with fiber and slow-digesting carbs.

Yes, red lentils are high in protein, with about 18 g per cooked cup and roughly 24 g per 100 g dry.

Yes, refried beans count as a protein food, giving about 6–8 g protein per 1/2 cup along with fiber; fat and sodium vary by recipe.

Yes, red kidney beans count as a protein food, delivering about 15 g protein per cooked cup along with fiber and minerals.

Yes, refried beans offer moderate protein—about 13g per cup—plus fiber; pair with grains for a complete amino acid mix.

Refried beans are mainly carbohydrate with steady protein, and the fat and sodium depend on the recipe or can style.

Yes, red lentils are a protein-dense pulse, delivering about 18 g per cooked cup along with fiber, iron, and folate.

Yes, red lentils are a reliable protein source, supplying about 9 grams of protein per 100 grams cooked.

No, refried beans alone don’t supply all nine indispensable amino acids; pair them with grains or dairy to fill the methionine gap.