Calories in Beans, from dried, NS as to type, no added fat
Generic food Dried or dry Beans and Legumes
Beans, from dried, NS as to type, no added fat contains 139 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (70 g) provides about 97 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in beans, peas, legumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 173 kcal per 100 g across 75 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 24% of the Daily Value for copper and 16% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 139 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.62 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.14 g | 0.7% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 232 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.4 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.9 g | 32% |
| Total sugars C | 0.33 g | |
| Protein C | 8.9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 157 µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 34.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus C | 144 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 413 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Selenium C | 4.9 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 25%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.9 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber8.9 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars0.33 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat0.62 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.14 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium232 mgbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.23 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 63.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 157 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinto beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 142 | 9 g | 26.1 g | 0.65 g |
| Black beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 131 | 8.8 g | 23.6 g | 0.54 g |
| Kidney beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 126 | 8.6 g | 22.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Lentils, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 115 | 9 g | 20 g | 0.38 g |
| Split peas, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 117 | 8.3 g | 21 g | 0.39 g |
| White beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 138 | 9.7 g | 24.9 g | 0.35 g |
| Chickpeas, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 163 | 8.8 g | 27.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Pinto beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 191 | 8.4 g | 24.4 g | 7.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry beans?
100 g of dried or dry beans has 139 kcal. 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (70 g): about 97 kcal. 1 cup (180 g): about 250 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry beans?
Dried or dry beans contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.2 g in 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (70 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry beans?
Dried or dry beans has 25.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.9 g of fiber and 0.33 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry beans?
Dried or dry beans contains 0.62 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (39% DV), copper (24% DV), Thiamin (B1) (16% DV), magnesium (13% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry beans?
100 g contains 232 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beans have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beans, from dried, NS as to type, no added fat has 139 kcal, while beans, baked, canned, no salt added has 105 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707349. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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