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(made from soy beans)
Protein powerhouse
Packed with plant protein, beans and lentils can be a healthy vegetarian substitution for meat, fish and poultry. Plus, they're packed with nutrients and low in fat. Learn how these little legumes are mightier than they seem.
Protein is an important building block of bone, muscle, cartilage, skin and blood. The fiber helps control hunger, manage blood sugar and lower cholesterol.
Protein comparisons
1/2 cup cooked beans or lentils
1 ounce beef or poultry
Cool beans
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1/2 cup tofu(made from soybeans)
1 ounce tuna
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block of bone, muscle, cartilage,
By the numbers
Learn more about these popular bean and lentil varieties*:
Kidney beansCalories: 110
Protein: 7 grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Pinto beansCalories: 100
Protein: 6 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Black beansCalories: 100
Protein: 6 gramsFiber: 4 grams
Lima beansCalories: 105
Protein: 7 gramsFiber: 6 grams
Black-eyed peasCalories: 80
Protein: 3 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)Calories: 150
Protein: 8 gramsFiber: 7 grams
Split peasCalories: 115
Protein: 8 gramsFiber: 8 grams
LentilsCalories: 110
Protein: 9 gramsFiber: 8 grams
Garbanzo beans
Learn more about these popular bean and lentil varieties*:
Black-eyed peas
Lima beansBlack beans
Fiber: 7 grams
Lentils
*Numbers based on 1/2 cup serving
Fun factTame the gas-producing compounds by soaking dried beans for 8 to 10 hours in water with baking soda*. For canned beans, drain and rinse prior to preparation.*1/4 teaspoon per 1 pound of dried beans
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From the expert“Beans and lentils are extremely versatile. Start including them in your diet by substituting them for animal protein at least once a week. Try adding them to omelets, soups, salads, pasta or even by making black bean brownies.” — Alex Zawilski, registered dietitian with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center