Calories in Beans, NFS
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Beans, NFS contains 189 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (185 g) provides about 350 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beans, peas, legumes on FoodFactly (173 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 22% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 217 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.3 g | 30% |
| Total sugars C | 0.31 g | |
| Protein C | 8.3 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.1 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.7 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.054 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 147 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 32.2 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus C | 135 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 386 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.94 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Selenium C | 4.6 µg | 8% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 33%
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
- Fiber8.3 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars0.31 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat7.1 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat1 gabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium217 mgin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 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 | 2.3 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 | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.75 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.044 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 | 59.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 147 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, NFS | 191 | 8.4 g | 24.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Black beans, NFS | 181 | 8.2 g | 22 g | 7 g |
| Kidney beans, NFS | 177 | 8.1 g | 21.2 g | 7 g |
| Pinto beans, from fast food / restaurant | 210 | 8.1 g | 23.6 g | 9.6 g |
| Black beans, from fast food / restaurant | 200 | 8 g | 21.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Pinto beans with meat | 186 | 10.7 g | 21.1 g | 6.9 g |
| Beans with meat, NS as to type | 184 | 10.7 g | 20.6 g | 6.9 g |
| Lentils, NFS | 166 | 8.4 g | 18.7 g | 6.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beans?
100 g of beans has 189 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 350 kcal.
How much protein is in beans?
Beans contains 8.3 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.4 g in 1 cup (185 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in beans?
Beans has 23.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.3 g of fiber and 0.31 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beans?
Beans contains 7.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (37% DV), copper (22% DV), Thiamin (B1) (15% DV), Vitamin E (14% DV) and magnesium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beans?
100 g contains 217 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beans have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beans, NFS has 189 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 2707347. 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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