Black Beans
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
181
Density
1.81kcal/g
Protein / 100g
8.2g
Carbs / 100g
22.0g
Fat / 100g
7.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Black Beans has 1.81 calories per gram (181 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Portion | 92 g | 167 |
| Cup | 185 g | 335 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 181 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein8.2 g / 100 g18% of calories
- Carbs22.0 g / 100 g48% of calories
- Fat7.0 g / 100 g34% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Black Beans is 3.5× as dense than Apple (1.81 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Black Beans is 1.7× as dense than Chicken Breast (1.81 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Black Beans is 5.0× less dense than Olive Oil (1.81 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about black beans
- How many calories are in 100 grams of black beans?
- Black Beans contains 181 calories per 100 g, along with 8.2 g of protein, 22.0 g of carbohydrates, and 7.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of black beans?
- Black Beans has a calorie density of 1.81 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one portion of black beans?
- One portion of Black Beans weighs about 92 g and provides roughly 167 calories.
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