Black beans, cooked โ€” Protein & Portion Scorecard

USDA FoodData Central breakdown in US ounces and grams โ€” plus exact portions to hit your per-meal protein target.

USDA Per-Serving & 30g Target

4 oz = 10.1g Protein (150 kcal)

To hit 30g of protein from black beans, cooked, measure 11.9 oz (337 g) for ~445 calories.

Per 4 oz (113g US)
10.1g P
150 kcal ยท 26.9g C ยท 0.6g F
Per 100 Grams
8.9g P
132 kcal ยท 23.7g C ยท 0.5g F
Per 1 Pound (16 oz)
40.4g P
599 kcal total
30g Protein Portion
11.9 oz
337g ยท 445 kcal
Portion Target Table

How Much Black beans, cooked for 20g, 30g, 40g, and 50g of Protein?

Protein Goal US Ounces (oz) Grams (g) Calories Carbs / Fat
20g Protein 7.9 oz 225 g 297 kcal 53.3g C ยท 1.1g F
30g Protein 11.9 oz 337 g 445 kcal 79.9g C ยท 1.7g F
40g Protein 15.8 oz 449 g 593 kcal 106.4g C ยท 2.2g F
50g Protein 19.8 oz 562 g 742 kcal 133.2g C ยท 2.8g F

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