Calories in Black beans, NFS
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Black beans, NFS contains 181 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (185 g) provides about 335 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from fat and 18% 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 33% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 22% of the Daily Value for copper and 18% 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 | 181 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 217 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.1 g | 29% |
| Total sugars C | 0.3 g | |
| Protein C | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.6 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.061 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 132 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 30.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 65 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus C | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 330 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 22% |
| Selenium C | 1.1 µg | 2% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 34%
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
- Protein8.2 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber8.1 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars0.3 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat7 gabove the median for 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 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 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 | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.38 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 | 61.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 132 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Black beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 181 | 8.2 g | 22 g | 7 g |
| Black beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 131 | 8.8 g | 23.6 g | 0.54 g |
| Black beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 178 | 8.5 g | 23.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Black beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 134 | 8.9 g | 24.3 g | 0.43 g |
| Black beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 178 | 8.5 g | 23.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Black beans, from fast food / restaurant | 200 | 8 g | 21.4 g | 9.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, NFS | 189 | 8.3 g | 23.8 g | 7.1 g |
| Pinto beans, NFS | 191 | 8.4 g | 24.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Kidney beans, NFS | 177 | 8.1 g | 21.2 g | 7 g |
| Lentils, NFS | 166 | 8.4 g | 18.7 g | 6.9 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 |
| Pinto beans, from fast food / restaurant | 210 | 8.1 g | 23.6 g | 9.6 g |
| Black beans with meat | 177 | 10.6 g | 19.1 g | 6.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in black beans?
100 g of black beans has 181 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 335 kcal.
How much protein is in black beans?
Black beans contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.2 g in 1 cup (185 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is below the median (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in black beans?
Black beans has 22 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.1 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in black beans?
Black beans contains 7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does black beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (33% DV), copper (22% DV), Thiamin (B1) (18% DV), magnesium (15% DV) and Vitamin E (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in black beans?
100 g contains 217 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does black beans have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, black beans, NFS has 181 kcal, while black beans, from dried, fat added has 181 kcal. Processing 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 2707359. 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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