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Black beans calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of black beans contains 132 calories, with 8.9 g of protein, 23.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.5 g of fat. It provides 8.7 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Black beans deliver the legume trade: solid protein and notable fibre wrapped in slow carbohydrate, at a calorie cost similar to rice. The fibre is why a bean chilli holds you longer than the same calories of pasta. Canned beans match home-cooked nutritionally — rinse them and the salt drops too.
Where the calories come from
Protein 26% Carbs 70% Fat 4%
How black beans compares
Per 100 g, against the closest legumes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black beans | 132 kcal | 8.9 g | 23.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Black turtle bean, cooked | 130 kcal | 8.2 g | 24.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Cranberry bean, cooked | 136 kcal | 9.3 g | 24.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Kidney bean, cooked | 127 kcal | 8.7 g | 22.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Red kidney beans, cooked | 127 kcal | 8.7 g | 22.8 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition facts for black beans
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | 227 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 41 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 8.7 g | 15 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in black beans
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.44 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 70 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 355 mg | 8% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common black beans servings
How many calories in a portion of black beans — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 132 kcal | 9 g | 24 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup (172 g) | 227 kcal | 15 g | 41 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in black beans?
Black beans has 132 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 cup cooked (172 g) has about 227 calories.
How much protein is in black beans?
Black beans contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g, or about 15 g per 1 cup cooked.
How much fiber does black beans have?
Black beans has 8.7 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these black beans calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173735 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
