19 Beans and Legumes High in Fiber


Beans are a great source of fiber, with the average cup of beans providing over 50% of the daily value (%DV).
Beans high in fiber include navy beans, small white beans, adzuki beans, split peas, lentils, pintos, mung, chickpeas, and kidney beans. The current daily value (%DV) for fiber is 25 grams. (1)
Below is a list of 19 beans high in fiber, for more, see the nutrient ranking of over 50 beans high in fiber.
List of Beans High in Fiber

#1: Navy (Haricot) Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
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19g (76% DV) | 11g (42% DV) | 15g (60% DV) |

#2: Small White Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
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19g (74% DV) | 10g (42% DV) | 15g (59% DV) |

#3: Adzuki Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
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17g (67% DV) | 7g (29% DV) | 11g (46% DV) |

#4: Split Peas
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
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16g (65% DV) | 8g (33% DV) | 14g (56% DV) |

#5: Lentils
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
16g (63% DV) | 8g (32% DV) | 14g (54% DV) |

#6: Pinto Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
15g (62% DV) | 9g (36% DV) | 13g (50% DV) |

#7: Mung Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
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15g (61% DV) | 8g (30% DV) | 14g (58% DV) |

#8: Cranberry (Borlotti) Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
15g (61% DV) | 9g (34% DV) | 13g (51% DV) |

#9: Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
15g (60% DV) | 9g (35% DV) | 13g (53% DV) |

#10: Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
12g (50% DV) | 8g (30% DV) | 9g (37% DV) |

#11: Great Northern Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
12g (50% DV) | 7g (28% DV) | 12g (47% DV) |

#12: Kidney Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
11g (45% DV) | 6g (26% DV) | 10g (40% DV) |

#13: Large White Beans
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
11g (45% DV) | 6g (25% DV) | 9g (36% DV) |

#14: Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
11g (44% DV) | 7g (26% DV) | 11g (45% DV) |

#15: Boiled Soybeans (Edamame)
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
10g (41% DV) | 6g (24% DV) | 7g (28% DV) |

#16: Natto (Fermented Soybeans)
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
9g (38% DV) | 5g (22% DV) | 5g (20% DV) |

#17: Broad Beans (Fava)
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
9g (37% DV) | 5g (22% DV) | 10g (39% DV) |

#18: Firm Tofu
Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
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6g (23% DV) | 2g (9% DV) | 3g (13% DV) |

#19: Unsweetened Soymilk
Fiber per 16oz Glass | Fiber per 100g | Fiber per 200 Calories |
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2g (8% DV) | 0g (2% DV) | 2g (10% DV) |
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How much fiber do you need each day?
The percent daily value (%DV) for fiber is 25 grams per day (2) and the adequate intake (AI) for adults is 38 grams per day. (3)
The Percent Daily Value (%DV) is shown on food labels to help the "average" consumer compare foods, while the adequate intake (AI) is meant to give people a more accurate daily target by age and gender. In this case, the daily value for fiber is probably set too low and should be revised higher by the FDA.
Here is the breakout of the adequate intake by age and gender for fiber: (3)
- 1-3 years old: 19g/day
- 4-8 years old: 25g/day
- Boys 9-13 years old: 31g/day
- Boys 14-18 years old: 38g/day
- Girls 9-18 years old: 26g/day
- Men 19-50 years old: 38g/day
- Men 50+ years old: 30g/day
- Women 19-50 years old: 25g/day
- Women 50+ years old: 21g/day
- Pregnant and Lactating Women: 28-29g/day
Differences in fiber requirements between men and women are established based on estimated energy needs, and data which suggests the amount of fiber required for protection against cardiovascular disease. In other words, men need to consume more fiber to gain the health benefits.(3)
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