Calorie comparison
Black Beans vs Protein Shake
Per 100 grams, protein shake is the lighter choice by 80 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 | Black Beans | Protein Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 | 52 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1 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
🫘 Black Beans
1 cup cooked (172 g)
227 cal
15.3 g protein · 41.3 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
🥤 Protein Shake
1 scoop in water (350 g)
182 cal
28 g protein · 14 g carbs · 3.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, black beans or protein shake?
Per 100 g, black beans has 132 calories and protein shake has 52. Protein Shake is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black beans or protein shake?
Black Beans has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; protein shake has 8 g. Black Beans wins on protein.
Is black beans or protein shake 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 protein shake — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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