Calories in black beans

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Black beans (1 cup, 172 g) has 227 calories, with 15.2 g of protein, 40.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 132 kcal.

Values are for Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Black beans

Per 1 cup (172 g)


Calories227

Protein15.2 g
Carbohydrates40.8 g
   Fiber15 g
   Sugars0.6 g
Fat0.9 g
Sodium2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in black beans by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g1328.9 g23.7 g0.5 g
1 cup172 g22715.2 g40.8 g0.9 g
1 oz28 g372.5 g6.7 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 26%Carbs 70%Fat 4%

Black beans has a low energy density (1.3 kcal per gram). It provides 6.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Beans, lentils & tofu: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Tofu (firm)789 g2.9 g4.2 g
Lentils1169 g20.1 g0.4 g
Black beans1328.9 g23.7 g0.5 g
Chickpeas1648.9 g27.4 g2.6 g
Hummus2377.8 g15 g17.8 g

Log it in seconds

In C for Calories, photograph your plate and black beans is estimated along with everything else on it, or search for it and enter the amount in grams. For packaged versions, scan the barcode to use the label.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173735. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in black beans?

227 calories in 1 cup (172 g), or 132 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in black beans?

15.2 g of protein in 1 cup (172 g) (8.9 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in black beans?

40.8 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup (172 g), including 15 g of fiber.