Calorie comparison
Banana vs Black Beans
Per 100 grams, banana is the lighter choice by 43 calories, while black beans delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Banana | Black Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 | 132 |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍌 Banana
1 medium (118 g)
105 cal
1.3 g protein · 27.1 g carbs · 0.4 g fat
🫘 Black Beans
1 cup cooked (172 g)
227 cal
15.3 g protein · 41.3 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, banana or black beans?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and black beans has 132. Banana is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or black beans?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; black beans has 8.9 g. Black Beans wins on protein.
Is banana or black beans better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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