Beans

Q: How many calories in cup of beans?

About 245 calories, with roughly 12.7g of protein. cup weighs about 253g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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cal per 100 g

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= 8.9 oz

Calories

245

Protein

12.7g

Carbs

42.8g

Fat

2.5g

Protein 21% Carbs 70% Fat 9%

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Beans: 97 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 97 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber4.2 g15%

Sugar5.25 g—

Saturated fat0.145 g1%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium725 mg32%

Potassium450 mg10%

Calcium31 mg2%

Iron1.86 mg10%

Magnesium45 mg11%

Zinc2 mg18%

Vitamin C1.7 mg2%

Vitamin E0.21 mg1%

Vitamin A1 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.27 mg16%

Vitamin B120.01 mcg0%

Folate26 mcg7%

Niacin0.36 mg2%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Tofu Yogurt

Almost identical calories.

Cal94 Protein3.5 g Fat1.8 g

Tempeh

95 more calories per 100g · +15g protein.

Cal192 Protein20.3 g Fat10.8 g

Tempeh

98 more calories per 100g · +15g protein.

Cal195 Protein19.9 g Fat11.4 g

Common questions

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How many calories in cup of beans?

About 245 calories, with roughly 12.7g of protein. cup weighs about 253g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is beans actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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