Food guide

Adzuki Beans

Small red beans used in East Asian sweets and savoury rice dishes, with a naturally sweet flavour.

LegumesFibre-RichPlant-Based

Adzuki Beans, a nutrient-dense legumes food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of adzuki beans, cooked for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g cooked — 128 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Adzuki Beans
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	128 kcal	128 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	7.5 g	7.5 g	5.9 g
Carbohydrate	24.8 g	24.8 g	19.4 g
Fat	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.1 g
Fibre	7.3 g	7.3 g	5.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of adzuki beans, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Adzuki Beans
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	10%
Riboflavin	0.064 mg	0.064 mg	5%
Niacin	0.72 mg	0.72 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.096 mg	0.096 mg	6%
Folate	121 µg	121 µg	30%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.43 mg	0.43 mg	9%
Minerals
Calcium	28 mg	28 mg	2%
Iron	2 mg	2 mg	11%
Magnesium	52 mg	52 mg	12%
Phosphorus	168 mg	168 mg	13%
Potassium	532 mg	532 mg	11%
Sodium	8 mg	8 mg	<1%
Zinc	1.8 mg	1.8 mg	16%
Selenium	1.2 µg	1.2 µg	2%
Copper	0.3 mg	0.3 mg	33%
Manganese	0.57 mg	0.57 mg	25%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat adzuki beans?

Useful fibre in a familiar, everyday food.
Small red beans used in East Asian sweets and savoury rice dishes, with a naturally sweet flavour.

How to include it

Simmer until tender and season well; tinned versions only need rinsing.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Ginger, Soy sauce.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.