Black Beans
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
340
Density
3.40kcal/g
Protein / 100g
22.0g
Carbs / 100g
64.0g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Black Beans has 3.40 calories per gram (340 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 | 50 g | 170 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein22.0 g / 100 g26% of calories
- Carbs64.0 g / 100 g74% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Black Beans is 23× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.40 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Black Beans is 7.4× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.40 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Black Beans is 1.3× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.40 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about black beans
- How many calories are in 100 grams of black beans?
- Black Beans contains 340 calories per 100 g, along with 22.0 g of protein, 64.0 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of black beans?
- Black Beans has a calorie density of 3.40 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 50 g and provides roughly 170 calories.
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