Legumes

Legumes include foods belonging to the bean family such as peas, beans, lentils, and peanuts. The nutritional information on the calorie chart for legumes shows that while some of these foods are high in calories, they are also nutrient-dense. The nutrition facts for certain legumes such as beans and lentils show that most of the calories come from carbs, but that these legumes are rich in protein and dietary fiber as well. Refer to the nutrition label for your favorite legumes to determine the calories and nutritional value for the foods in this category.