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Black Beans — BoiledD
Proteins · #31 of 34

Black Beans

Boiled · Plant Proteins

38/100D tier
Calories132
Protein8.9g
Fiber8.7g
Sodium5mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 38 out of 100, #31 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (99/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Magnesium and fiber carry this one.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories132
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 5mg0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g31%
Protein 8.9g18%
Folate 149mcg37%
Magnesium 70mg17%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 38

Clean label ×1599
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2052
Protein ×2527
Micronutrients ×3019
Omega-3 ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#31 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Black Beans healthy?

It grades D — 38 out of 100, #31 of 34 proteins in our system. Magnesium and fiber carry this one.

How many calories are in Black Beans?

132 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Black Beans calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.