Black Beans
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
341
Density
3.41kcal/g
Protein / 100g
22.7g
Carbs / 100g
61.4g
Fat / 100g
1.1g
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 Cup | 44 g | 150 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 341 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein22.7 g / 100 g26% of calories
- Carbs61.4 g / 100 g71% of calories
- Fat1.1 g / 100 g3% 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 22.7 g of protein, 61.4 g of carbohydrates, and 1.1 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 0.25 cup of black beans?
- One 0.25 cup of Black Beans weighs about 44 g and provides roughly 150 calories.
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