Beans, tofu and legumes

How much protein is in black beans?

Black beans has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 172 g) has 15.3 g of protein and 227 calories.

Protein, 1 cup (172 g): 15.3 g
Protein per 100 calories: 6.7 g

High protein density

Protein in black beans by portion

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

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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

Calories in black beans

Beans, tofu and legumes: most protein per calorie

Firm tofu 11.5 g protein per 100 cal
Tempeh 10.6 g protein per 100 cal
Edamame 9.8 g protein per 100 cal
Lentils 7.8 g protein per 100 cal
Kidney beans 6.9 g protein per 100 cal
Chickpeas 5.4 g protein per 100 cal

High-protein foods, ranked

FAQ

Is black beans high in protein?

Yes. With 6.7 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 65% of the 106 foods we track.

How much protein is in 100 g of black beans?

8.9 g, with 132 calories.

How much black beans gives you 30 g of protein?

About 337 g, for roughly 445 calories. That's about 2 servings of 1 cup.

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

USDA FoodData Central, Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt (FDC ID 173735)

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