Below is a list of all known varieties for Kidney Bean. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Adzuki | Adzuki beans (Vigna angularis) are small, red beans widely cultivated in East Asia for sweet and savory dishes. |
| California Red Kidney Bean | A medium-sized red kidney bean. |
| Canadian Red | Canadian Red is a distinct variety of kidney bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Celeste Kidney Bean | A light red kidney bean variety. |
| Colorado Red Kidney Bean | A red kidney bean variety. |
| Crimson | Crimson is a distinct variety of kidney bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Dainagon | A premium, large-seeded Japanese adzuki variety, highly valued for its quality and often used whole in high-end traditional Japanese confectioneries. |
| Dark Red Kidney | A large, dark red kidney bean, holds shape well in chili. |
| Dark Red Kidney | Dark Red Kidney is a variety of kidney bean known for its distinctive flavor and regional cultivation. |
| Erimo | A small-seeded Japanese adzuki variety primarily cultivated for the production of "ann" (sweet red bean paste) due to its texture and size. |
| Etna Red Kidney Bean | A red kidney bean variety. |
| Fiesta Red | Fiesta Red is a distinct variety of kidney bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Flambo Kidney Bean | A speckled, pinto-like kidney bean. |
| Hualapai Red | Hualapai Red is a distinct variety of kidney bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Jacobs Cattle | Jacob’s Cattle beans are plump, kidney-shaped heirloom beans with deep reddish-brown and white mottling (similar to Red Speckled). They have a rich, hearty flavor, cook quickly, and are valued for their creamy texture, making them ideal for chili, soup, and baking. |
| Kuro-azuki (Black Adzuki) | A variety of adzuki bean with a dark black seed coat. Often used in traditional Chinese medicine and offers a high antioxidant content. |
| Light Red Kidney | Light Red Kidney is a variety of kidney bean known for its distinctive flavor and regional cultivation. |
| Light Red Kidney | A medium-sized, paler red kidney bean. |
| Minoka | A large-seeded variety developed by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station in the U.S., suitable for North American cultivation. |
| Montcalm Red Kidney Bean | A popular, disease-resistant dark red kidney bean. |
| Orca -Rocquencourt | Orca (or Rocquencourt) beans are a small heirloom variety with a striking black and white pattern. They have a rich, buttery flavor and a soft, meaty texture, ideal for salads or simple side dishes where their distinctive appearance can be highlighted. |
| Pink Speckled Kidney Bean | A variety of speckled kidney bean. |
| Red Nightfall Kidney Bean | A dark red kidney bean variety. |
| Rio Grande | Rio Grande is a distinct variety of kidney bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Roja | Roja is a distinct variety of kidney bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Royal Crown | Beans, kidney, royal red, mature seeds, raw [USDA FDC: 175196] |
| Royal Crown Kidney | A large, red kidney bean variety. |
| Royal Red Kidney | A variety of red kidney bean, holds its shape and color well when cooked. |
| Royal Red Kidney Bean | A large, dark red kidney bean. |
| Royal Umbro | Beans, kidney, royal red, mature seeds, raw [USDA FDC: 175196] |
| Ruby Red Kidney Bean | A red kidney bean variety. |
| Scarlet Runner (kidney type) | Scarlet Runner (kidney type) is a distinct variety of kidney bean known for regional cultivation or specific agronomic traits. |
| Shiro-azuki (White Adzuki) | A rare variety of adzuki bean with a white or cream-colored seed coat, yielding a lighter-colored paste used in specific high-end confectioneries. |
| Soldier | Soldier beans are a classic New England heirloom variety known for a distinctive reddish-brown "soldier" pattern around the hilum (eye). They have a subtle, sweet flavor and a creamy texture, making them excellent for baking and traditional bean pots. |
| Takara | A widely grown Japanese-imported variety in the Upper Midwest of the U.S., known for consistent yield and quality. |
| Tamba-Dainagon | A specific, high-quality, large-seeded Dainagon variety from the Tamba region of Japan, prized for its excellent flavor and deep red color. |
| Wase Adzuki | An heirloom Japanese cultivar, known for early maturity and popular for use in various Asian desserts and as a reliable sprouting bean. |
| White Kidney | White Kidney is a variety of kidney bean known for its distinctive flavor and regional cultivation. |
| White Kidney (Cannellini) | A large, white kidney bean, prized for its creamy texture. |
| White Speckled Kidney Bean | A variety of speckled kidney bean. |