Calorie comparison
Black Beans vs Spinach
Per 100 grams, spinach is the lighter choice by 109 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 | Spinach |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 | 23 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.4 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
🥬 Spinach
1 cup (30 g)
7 cal
0.9 g protein · 1.1 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, black beans or spinach?
Per 100 g, black beans has 132 calories and spinach has 23. Spinach is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black beans or spinach?
Black Beans has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; spinach has 2.9 g. Black Beans wins on protein.
Is black beans or spinach 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 spinach — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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