Calories in White beans, from dried, no added fat
Generic food Dried or dry Beans and Legumes
White beans, from dried, no added fat contains 138 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (70 g) provides about 97 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 2% 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 32% of the Daily Value for copper, 20% of the Daily Value for iron and 19% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.35 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.09 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 237 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.9 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Total sugars C | 0.34 g | |
| Protein C | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.93 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.5 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.13 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 76 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 34.9 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 90 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 3.7 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium C | 63 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus C | 112 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 558 mg | 12% |
| Zinc C | 1.4 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.29 mg | 32% |
| Selenium C | 1.3 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein9.7 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber6.3 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars0.34 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat0.35 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.031 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.15 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 | 0.083 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 | 0.084 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.069 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 | 62.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 76 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of White beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White beans, NFS | 188 | 9 g | 23.3 g | 6.8 g |
| White beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 188 | 9 g | 23.3 g | 6.8 g |
| White beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 211 | 10.4 g | 29.8 g | 6.1 g |
| White beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 168 | 10.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.57 g |
| White beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 211 | 10.4 g | 29.8 g | 6.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 126 | 8.6 g | 22.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Black beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 131 | 8.8 g | 23.6 g | 0.54 g |
| Lentils, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 115 | 9 g | 20 g | 0.38 g |
| Beans, from dried, NS as to type, no added fat Dried or dry | 139 | 8.9 g | 25.4 g | 0.62 g |
| Pinto beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 142 | 9 g | 26.1 g | 0.65 g |
| Split peas, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 117 | 8.3 g | 21 g | 0.39 g |
| Chickpeas, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 163 | 8.8 g | 27.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Kidney beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 177 | 8.1 g | 21.2 g | 7 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 white beans?
100 g of dried or dry white beans has 138 kcal. 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (70 g): about 97 kcal. 1 cup (180 g): about 248 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry white beans?
Dried or dry white beans contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.8 g in 1 oz dry, yield after cooking (70 g). About 27% 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 white beans?
Dried or dry white beans has 24.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.3 g of fiber and 0.34 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry white beans?
Dried or dry white beans contains 0.35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.09 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry white beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (32% DV), iron (20% DV), Folate (B9) (19% DV), magnesium (15% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry white beans?
100 g contains 237 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does white beans have the same nutrition dried or dry and canned?
No. Per 100 g, white beans, from dried, no added fat has 138 kcal, while white beans, from canned, fat added has 211 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 2707355. 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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