How much protein is in Black Beans?

Black Beans contains 21.6g of protein per 100g. This is 43% of the recommended daily value of 50g.

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Calories in Black Beans

Q: How many calories are in Black Beans?

Black Beans contains 341 calories per 100g. A typical serving of 100g (100g) provides 341 calories.

Q: How many carbs are in Black Beans?

Black Beans contains 62.36g of carbohydrates per 100g.

Q: Is Black Beans good for weight loss?

Black Beans has 341 calories per 100g. At 341 kcal per 100g, it is calorie-dense. Tracking portion sizes with an app like CalRay helps keep it within your daily goal.

Black beans: fibre and protein, and the can vs dry difference

341 kcal

per 100g

Protein 21.6g

Carbs 62.36g

Fat 1.42g

What makes black beans so powerful?

Dry black beans are about 340 calories per 100 g, but canned or cooked beans are around 130 because they are mostly water. Make sure you choose the entry that matches what is on your plate. They give about 8 g of fibre per 100 g cooked, plus protein, which makes them filling. Canned beans can be high in sodium, and rinsing them removes a good part of it.

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Dry vs canned

Canned or cooked is roughly 40% of the dry figure.

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High fibre

Roughly 8 g per 100 g cooked.

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Rinse canned

Removes some of the added sodium.

💡 When & how to use it

Rinse canned beans, then add to bowls, tacos or soups. If you cook from dry, soak and simmer for about an hour.

Calories by Serving Size

100g

341 kcal

P 21.6g C 62.36g F 1.42g

200g

682 kcal

P 43.2g C 124.7g F 2.8g

50g

171 kcal

P 10.8g C 31.2g F 0.7g

Full Nutrition Facts

Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 100g

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.42g 2%

Trans Fat g

Total Carbohydrate 62.36g 23%

Protein 21.6g 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How does Black Beans fit your daily goals?

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68 min

Walking to burn 341 kcal

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17%

of 2,000 kcal daily goal

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21.6g

protein (43% of daily 50g)

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servings until 2,000 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Black Beans?

Black Beans contains 341 calories per 100g. It is relatively calorie-dense, so portion control is important.

How much protein does Black Beans have?

Black Beans provides 21.6g of protein per 100g, which is 43% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is an excellent source of protein.

How many carbs are in Black Beans?

Black Beans contains 62.36g of carbohydrates per 100g .

Is Black Beans good for weight loss?

Black Beans has 341 kcal per 100g, so portions need to be monitored on a weight-loss diet. Use CalRay to track your intake accurately. Its high protein content (21.6g/100g) helps with satiety.

How do I track Black Beans calories accurately?

The easiest way to track black beans is with CalRay. Simply snap a photo of your meal and the AI will automatically identify the food and calculate calories and macros based on the estimated portion size — no manual lookup required. You can also search by name and adjust gram weight manually.