Are black beans keto?
Black beans
High in fiber but even higher in starch: about 13 g net carbs per half cup.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup cooked · 86 g- Net carbs
- 13g
- Calories
- 114kcal
- Protein
- 7.6g
- Fat
- 0.5g
- Total carbs
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 7.5 g
About 33.3 g of black beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 39% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 24 g |
| Dietary fiber | 7.5 g | 8.7 g |
| Net carbs | 13 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are black beans keto?
No — black beans are not keto-friendly. High in fiber but even higher in starch: about 13 g net carbs per half cup.
How many net carbs are in black beans?
½ cup cooked (86 g) of black beans has about 13 g net carbs (20 g total carbs minus 7.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 15 g net carbs.
How much black beans can I eat on keto?
About 33.3 g of black beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 39% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 65% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for black beans?
Try black soybeans (canned), ground beef (80/20), mushrooms. See our full guide: keto substitutes for beans & legumes.
