Beans

Q: How many calories in cup of beans?

About 252 calories, with roughly 15.3g of protein. cup weighs about 169g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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149

cal per 100 g

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= 6.0 oz

Calories

252

Protein

15.3g

Carbs

47.2g

Fat

0.8g

Protein 24% Carbs 73% Fat 3%

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Beans: 149 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 149 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.

Fiber5.3 g19%

Sugar0.36 g—

Saturated fat0.126 g1%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium2 mg0%

Potassium508 mg11%

Calcium52 mg4%

Iron2.3 mg13%

Magnesium65 mg15%

Zinc0.96 mg9%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

Vitamin E0.98 mg7%

Vitamin A0 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.175 mg10%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate168 mcg42%

Niacin0.57 mg4%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

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

Tempeh

43 more calories per 100g · +11g protein.

Cal192 Protein20.3 g Fat10.8 g

Tempeh

46 more calories per 100g · +11g protein.

Cal195 Protein19.9 g Fat11.4 g

Tofu Yogurt

55 fewer calories per 100g · -6g protein.

Cal94 Protein3.5 g Fat1.8 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in cup of beans?

About 252 calories, with roughly 15.3g of protein. cup weighs about 169g. 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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