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.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Black Soybeans?
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.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
381 kcal
33.6 g
36 g
15.9 g
1/2 cup dry
92 g
350.5 kcal
30.9 g
33.1 g
14.6 g
1/4 cup dry
46 g
175.3 kcal
15.5 g
16.6 g
7.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
