Calories in 8 Oz of Black Beans

8 oz of black beans (227 g) has 297 calories. That is 15% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 20 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 53 g of carbohydrates, a split of 26% protein, 4% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of black beans has 223 calories. Burning 297 calories takes about 53 minutes of brisk walking or 24 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Black Beans Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

297cal

in 8 oz of black beans (227 g)

Protein20 g26% of calories

Fat1.2 g4% of calories

Carbs53 g70% of calories

15% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Black Beans calories by serving size

Common amounts of black beans with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	66	4.4 g	0.3 g	12 g
1/2 cup	90 g	118	7.9 g	0.5 g	21 g
100g	100 g	131	8.8 g	0.5 g	24 g
4 oz	113 g	149	10 g	0.6 g	27 g
1 cup	180 g	236	16 g	1 g	42 g
200g	200 g	262	18 g	1.1 g	47 g
8 oz	227 g	297	20 g	1.2 g	53 g

Black Beans vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other beans and legumes.

Canned Kidney Beans135

Canned Black Beans134

Boiled Black Beans132

Black Beans131

Boiled French Beans129

Boiled Adzuki Beans128

Dried Kidney Beans126

Black Beans: common questions

How many calories are in 8 oz of black beans?

8 oz of black beans weighs about 227 g and has 297 calories.

How much protein is in 8 oz of black beans?

8 oz of black beans has 20 g of protein, which is 40% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 8 oz of black beans?

8 oz of black beans has 53 g of carbohydrates, including 20 g of fiber and 0.7 g of sugars.

How much black beans is 100 calories?

100 calories of black beans is 76 g, about 1/2 cup of black beans.

More about black beans

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707361. Original description: Black beans, from dried, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.