Also known as cannellini beans, white kidney beans are large, with a thin, white skin and a subtle flavor. As a result, these beans are more suitable for salads and dishes that require a shorter cooking time.
Nutrition
Compared with red kidney beans, a 1/2-cup serving of cannellini contains an additional 12 calories, 1 gram of protein, 2 grams of carbohydrates and 1 less gram of dietary fiber. White kidney beans also have a higher mineral content, providing more iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc than red kidney beans. But red kidney beans are a better source of vitamins, including vitamin K and vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6 and B-9.