Calories in Black beans, cooked
Per 1 cup, 172 g
Black beans, cooked have 227 calories per 1 cup, 172 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 15.2 g of protein, 41.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.9 g of fat and 15.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 132 calories and 8.8 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as high in protein, high in fibre and low in fat. Half a cup swapped into a mince dish adds fibre and takes out calories.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 172 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | 132 kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 15.2 g | 8.8 g | 30% |
| Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 23.8 g | 16% |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 15.0 g | 8.7 g | 50% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
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Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about black beans, cooked
How many calories are in black beans, cooked?
Black beans, cooked have 227 calories per 1 cup, 172 g, which is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of black beans, cooked?
100 g of black beans, cooked contains 132 calories.
How much protein is in black beans, cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 172 g provides 15.2 g of protein — 8.8 g per 100 g, or 30% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in black beans, cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 172 g contains 41.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 15.0 g is fibre.
What are black beans, cooked a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, black beans, cooked qualify as high in protein, high in fibre and low in fat. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. 6 g or more of fibre per 100 g. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g.