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. (1) The current daily value (%DV) for fiber is 25 grams. (2)
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 Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 76% DV (19g) | 42% DV (11g) |
#2: Small White Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 74% DV (19g) | 42% DV (10g) |
#3: Adzuki Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 67% DV (17g) | 29% DV (7g) |
#4: Split Peas
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 65% DV (16g) | 33% DV (8g) |
#5: Lentils
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 63% DV (16g) | 32% DV (8g) |
#6: Pinto Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 62% DV (15g) | 36% DV (9g) |
#7: Mung Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 61% DV (15g) | 30% DV (8g) |
#8: Cranberry (Roman) Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 61% DV (15g) | 34% DV (9g) |
#9: Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 60% DV (15g) | 35% DV (9g) |
#10: Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 50% DV (12g) | 30% DV (8g) |
#11: Great Northern Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 50% DV (12g) | 28% DV (7g) |
#12: Kidney Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 45% DV (11g) | 26% DV (6g) |
#13: Large White Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 45% DV (11g) | 25% DV (6g) |
#14: Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 44% DV (11g) | 26% DV (7g) |
#15: Boiled Soybeans (Edamame)
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 41% DV (10g) | 24% DV (6g) |
#17: Broad Beans (Fava)
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 37% DV (9g) | 22% DV (5g) |
#19: Unsweetened Soymilk
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 8% DV (2g) | 2% DV (0g) |
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Next ➞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 likely 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 for protective health affects against cardiovascular disease. In other words, men should consume more fiber to gain the health benefits.(3)
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