Which is healthier, Black Bean or Quinoa?

Black Bean wins in 8 out of 10 nutritional categories. Black Bean has 132 calories and 8.9g protein per 100g, while Quinoa has 120 calories and 4.4g protein.

How many calories are in Black Bean vs Quinoa?

Black Bean contains 132 calories per 100g, while Quinoa contains 120 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Black Bean or Quinoa?

Black Bean has more protein with 8.9g per 100g compared to 4.4g.

Black Bean vs Quinoa

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Black Bean 8

1 Quinoa

Legumes & Soy vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Black Bean	Quinoa	Better
Calories	132kcal	120kcal	Quinoa
Protein	8.9g	4.4g	Black Bean
Total Fat	0.5g	1.9g	Black Bean
Carbohydrates	23.7g	21.3g	Black Bean
Fiber	8.7g	2.8g	Black Bean
Sugar	0.3g	0.9g	Black Bean
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	27mg	17mg	Black Bean
Iron	2.1mg	1.5mg	Black Bean
Potassium	355mg	172mg	Black Bean

Macronutrient Breakdown

Black Bean

Protein: 8.9g Fat: 0.5g Carbs: 23.7g

Quinoa

Protein: 4.4g Fat: 1.9g Carbs: 21.3g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.