Beans, tofu and legumes

How many calories are in black beans?

Black beans has 132 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 172 g) has 227 calories.

Calories, 1 cup (172 g)
227
Calories per gram
1.3

Low energy density

Calories in black beans by portion

Portion Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 cup (172 g) 227 15.3 g 40.8 g 0.9 g
100 g 132 8.9 g 23.7 g 0.5 g

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Where the calories come from

  • Protein 27%
  • Carbs 70%
  • Fat 3%

Nutrition per 100 g

Calories
132
Protein
8.9 g
Carbs
23.7 g
Fat
0.5 g
Fibre
8.7 g
Sugar
0.3 g
Sodium
1 mg

Protein in black beans

Beans, tofu and legumes: lightest first

Calories in common foods

FAQ

Is black beans high in calories?

It has 1.3 calories per gram, which counts as low energy density. That's more calories per gram than 43% of the 106 foods we track.

How many calories are in 100 g of black beans?

132 calories, with 8.9 g protein, 23.7 g carbs and 0.5 g fat.

Where do the calories in black beans come from?

Roughly 27% from protein, 70% from carbs, 3% from fat.

Where do these numbers come from?

USDA FoodData Central, entry 173735: "Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.

Source

General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.

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