Black Beans
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
341
Density
3.41kcal/g
Protein / 100g
21.6g
Carbs / 100g
62.4g
Fat / 100g
1.6g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Black Beans has 3.41 calories per gram (341 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 194 g | 662 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 341 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein21.6 g / 100 g25% of calories
- Carbs62.4 g / 100 g71% of calories
- Fat1.6 g / 100 g4% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Black Beans is 23× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.41 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Black Beans is 7.4× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.41 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Black Beans is 1.4× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.41 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about black beans
- How many calories are in 100 grams of black beans?
- Black Beans contains 341 calories per 100 g, along with 21.6 g of protein, 62.4 g of carbohydrates, and 1.6 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of black beans?
- Black Beans has a calorie density of 3.41 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one cup of black beans?
- One cup of Black Beans weighs about 194 g and provides roughly 662 calories.
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