The highest-protein beans per 1/2 cup cooked include soybeans, lentils, kidney, navy, pinto, black beans, and chickpeas.

The beans with highest fiber and protein are navy, black, pinto, lentils, chickpeas, kidney, adzuki, mung, and soybeans (cooked).

Most beans aren’t complete proteins; soybeans are, and smart pairings make other beans complete across your day.

For beans with most protein and fiber, cooked soybeans lead; navy and pinto shine on fiber, so mix them for a balanced boost.

Beetroot contains about 1.6–1.7 g protein per 100 g; beet greens offer more, and pairing boosts protein at a meal.

For beans with standout protein and low net carbs, start with soybeans and lupini; black soybeans and edamame are close behind.

Beans that pair high protein with lower net carbs include soybeans and edamame, with others workable in smart portions and recipes.

For beans with highest protein lowest carbs, lupini beans and edamame top the list per 100 g cooked, with lentils close behind.

Cooked soybeans top the list for protein; lentils, kidney, black, navy, pinto, and chickpeas follow per cup.

Cooked soybeans top the list at about 31 g protein per cup; black, kidney, pinto, navy, and adzuki follow with roughly 14–17 g per cup.