Black Beans (Dried)
One level US cup of black beans weighs 194 g (6.8 oz). A tablespoon is 12 g. Per 100 g: 341 calories and 21.6 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g | 0.14 oz | 13.6 | 0.86 g | 2.5 g | 0.06 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 0.42 oz | 40.9 | 2.6 g | 7.5 g | 0.17 g |
| ¼ cup | 48.5 g | 1.7 oz | 165 | 10.5 g | 30.3 g | 0.68 g |
| ⅓ cup | 64.7 g | 2.3 oz | 221 | 14 g | 40.4 g | 0.91 g |
| ½ cup | 97 g | 3.4 oz | 331 | 21 g | 60.5 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 cup | 194 g | 6.8 oz | 662 | 41.9 g | 121 g | 2.7 g |
| 2 cups | 388 g | 13.7 oz | 1,323 | 83.8 g | 242 g | 5.4 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak 8 hours, then simmer 60 to 90 minutes.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 25% from protein, 72% from carbs and 4% from fat.
Black Beans gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 25% from protein, 72% from carbs and 4% from fat. One cup (194 g) has 662 calories, 41.9 g protein and 30.1 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of black beans?
One level US cup of black beans weighs about 194 g (6.8 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of black beans?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12 g, and one teaspoon about 4 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of black beans?
100 g has 21.6 g protein, 62.4 g carbs, 1.4 g fat and 341 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry black beans weigh after cooking?
About 240 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.4 times while the calories stay the same.