Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 381 kcal1594.1 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 33.6 g
- Protein
- 36 g
- Total fat
- 15.9 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
Nutrition referenceBeans & Soy Products
Black Beans
Black beans are protein-rich legumes with a firm texture, used in soups, stews, and side dishes. Per 100 g dry they provide 381 calories with 36 g protein and 15.9 g fat.
381
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 33.6g
- Protein
- 36g
- Fat
- 15.9g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Black beans are dark, protein-rich legumes eaten whole after soaking and cooking. They are used in soups, stews, and side dishes, and in East Asian cooking black soybeans are also fermented or brewed.
Nutritionally, dry black beans are concentrated in protein and fat. Per 100 g they provide about 381 kcal, 33.6 g of carbohydrates, 36 g of protein, and 15.9 g of fat. This reference reflects dry seeds.
Cooked black beans absorb water and become lower in calories per 100 g. For accurate tracking, weigh them dry or cooked as prepared, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry beans. A typical 1/2 cup serving (about 92 g dry) provides roughly 351 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Black Beans nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in black beans?
Dry black beans provide about 381 calories per 100 g. A typical 1/2 cup of dry beans (about 92 g) provides roughly 351 calories.
Are black beans high in protein?
Yes. Black beans provide about 36 g of protein per 100 g dry, making them a protein-rich legume.
Do black beans change when cooked?
Yes. Cooked black beans absorb water and become much lower in calories per 100 g than the dry seeds.
