The short answer
A cup of beans uses up a day's carbs.
A typical serving is ½ cup cooked (86 g). That has 114 calories, 7.7 g protein, 0.4 g fat and 12.9 g net carbs (20.4 g total carbs − 7.5 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for black beans
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 132 kcal · 15 g net carbs · 8.9 g protein · 0.5 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is black beans keto?
No, black beans is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup cooked (86 g)) has about 12.9 g of net carbs, about 52% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in black beans?
A serving of black beans (½ cup cooked (86 g)) has about 20.4 g of total carbohydrates and 7.5 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 12.9 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 15 g of net carbs.
Can I eat black beans on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. A cup of beans uses up a day's carbs. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of black beans?
Lower-carb swaps include edamame (shelled), tofu (firm), almonds, pumpkin seeds.
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