Which has more calories, beer or black beans?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and black beans has 132. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or black beans?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; black beans has 8.9 g. Black Beans wins on protein.

Is beer 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Black Beans

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 89 calories, while black beans delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →Black Beans nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Black Beans
Calories	43	132
Protein	0.5 g	8.9 g
Carbs	3.6 g	24 g
Fat	0 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

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 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, beer or black beans?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and black beans has 132. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or black beans?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; black beans has 8.9 g. Black Beans wins on protein.
Is beer 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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