Legumes

Beans (Black, Canned) Nutrition Facts

Beans (Black, Canned)

Black beans are a fully cooked, shelf-stable legume food whose sodium, added sugar, and drained state depend on the packing liquid and seasonings. They provide protein, dietary fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

Calories118
Protein6.9 g
Carbs19.8 g
Fat1.3 g
ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories118 kcal
Protein6.9 g
Total Fat1.3 g
Carbohydrates19.8 g
Fiber6.7 g
Sodium218 mg
Total SugarsNot reported

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 2644285

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates
Water70.79 g
Nitrogen1.106 g
Protein6.9125 g
Total lipid (fat)1.273 g
Ash1.211 g
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference19.8135 g
Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25)6.688 g
Starch11.83 g
Resistant starch2 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca43.31 mg
Iron, Fe1.688 mg
Magnesium, Mg32.54 mg
Phosphorus, P90.95 mg
Potassium, K253.1 mg
Sodium, Na217.9 mg
Zinc, Zn0.7399 mg
Copper, Cu0.3359 mg
Manganese, Mn0.3324 mg
Interesting fact

Canning Halves the Magnesium

Black beans boiled from dry hold about 70 mg of magnesium per 100 g; canned black beans hold about 35 mg. Magnesium is water-soluble enough to leach into the can liquid, and the canned bean also carries more water.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Practical guidance

How to choose and store Beans (Black, Canned)

How to choose

Choose dry beans and lentils that are whole and unbroken, with no debris or moisture.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container; follow the package date.