Which has more calories, black beans or tuna?

Per 100 g, black beans has 132 calories and tuna has 116. Tuna is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, black beans or tuna?

Black Beans has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; tuna has 26 g. Tuna wins on protein.

Is black beans or tuna 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 tuna — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Black Beans vs Tuna

Per 100 grams, tuna is the lighter choice by 16 calories, while tuna delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Black Beans nutrition →Tuna nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Black Beans	Tuna
Calories	132	116
Protein	8.9 g	26 g
Carbs	24 g	0 g
Fat	0.5 g	1 g

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Per typical serving

🫘 Black Beans

1 cup cooked (172 g)

227 cal

15.3 g protein · 41.3 g carbs · 0.9 g fat

🐟 Tuna

3 oz canned in water (85 g)

99 cal

22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 0.9 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, black beans or tuna?
Per 100 g, black beans has 132 calories and tuna has 116. Tuna is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black beans or tuna?
Black Beans has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; tuna has 26 g. Tuna wins on protein.
Is black beans or tuna 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 tuna — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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