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Black beans (cooked)

Anthocyanins live in the skin, which is why the cooking water turns purple-black.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g132 kcal 8.9 g23.7 g 8.7 g0.5 g
Per 100 kcal— 6.7 g18.0 g 6.6 g0.4 g
One cup · 172 g227 kcal15.2 g40.8 g15.0 g0.9 g

Where the calories come from

protein 26%carbs 70%4%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.3 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium1 mg · 0% DV
Potassium355 mg · 8% DV
Calcium27 mg · 2% DV
Iron2 mg · 12% DV
Magnesium70 mg · 17% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.9 mg · 6% DV
Folate (DFE)149 mcg · 37% DV
Choline32.6 mg · 6% DV
Vitamin B60.07 mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus140 mg · 11% DV
Copper0.21 mg · 23% DV
Potassium : sodium355.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein15 g · 30% DVFiber15 g · 53% DVPotassium611 mg · 13% DVCalcium46 mg · 4% DVIron3.6 mg · 20% DVMagnesium120 mg · 29% DVSodium1.7 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 173735 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

339 gfor 30 g protein
447 kcalthose grams cost
8.7 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsBlack beans
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliBlack beans
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastBlack beans

Rank within legumes

Tofu12.0 gSilken tofu11.1 gTempeh10.2 gEdamame9.8 gLentils7.8 gSplit peas7.1 gKidney beans6.8 gLima beans6.8 gBlack beans6.7 gGreen peas6.4 gPinto beans6.3 gNavy beans5.9 g#9 of 15 in Legumes · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Black beans8.7 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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