Beans

The following chart list examples of foods that contain protein. Not all foods are listed.

Always read the nutrition facts label to find out how much protein is in each serving of a food.

Food

Serving size

Protein grams

black beans (cooked)

1/2 cup

8

hummus (fresh)

1/2 cup

6

kidney beans (canned)

1/2 cup

7

navy beans (canned)

1/2 cup

10

refried beans

1/2 cup

6

soybeans (boiled)

1/2 cup

14

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Food that have protein, nutr-ah-12916
First Published: 11/30/2004
Last Reviewed: 02/01/2019