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Black beans, 1 cup (172 g), contain about 15.2 g of protein, 15 g of fiber and 227 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.
At a glance
- Protein
- 15.2 g
- Fiber
- 15 g
- Calories
- 227 kcal
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 6.7 g
Portions from USDA FoodData Central
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen serving: 1 cup | 172 g | 227 kcal | 15.2 g | 15 g | 40.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 132 kcal | 8.9 g | 8.7 g | 23.7 g | 0.5 g |
A familiar serving, made clear
One cup of cooked black beans counts toward both protein and fiber, which helps when a meal is built around beans.
Where these numbers come from
USDA description: Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. FDC ID: 173735. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.
Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.
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