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Black Bean Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cup - Cooked
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 41g
14%
Dietary Fiber 15g
60%
Sugars 0g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
20%
Thiamin
28%
Riboflavin
6%
Niacin
4%
Vitamin B6
6%
Folate
64%
Pantothenic Acid
4%
Magnesium
30%
Phosphorus
24%
Potassium
17%
Zinc
13%
Copper
18%
Manganese
38%
Selenium
3%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 77
Additional Contents
- malvidin
- flavonols
- quercetin
- petunidin
- ferulic acid
- kaempferol
- delphinidin
- sinapic acid
- triterpenoids
- anthocyanins
- chlorogenic acid
- essential amino acids
- complex carbohydrates
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- powerful cardiovascular disease protection
- powerful heart attack prevention
- powerful digestive health boost
- powerful cholesterol management
- blood sugar management
- energy boost
- antioxidant
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Great source of complex carbohydrates with a slow release of glucose into the bloodstream for an extended endurance threshold.
- Great source of iron (common athletic deficiency) for an increase in energy levels.
- Great source of essential minerals to fill in nutrient gaps to increase overall athletic performance.
- Protect long-term health from excessive athletic demands.
Glycemic Index Rank
35 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
>1 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-Medium for Fructose Sensitivity | more than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Black beans are an essential power food for any individual. They contain high amounts of fiber, iron, complex carbohydrates, amino acids, trace minerals, and B-vitamins. They can be eaten regularly (unless you negatively react to them in anyway) and can benefit the body in huge ways including lower cancer risk, lower heart attack risk, lower cardiovascular disease risk, blood glucose management, and digestive health boost.
phenolics
are natural organic compounds that are found primarily in fruits and vegetables. They may contain many health benefits such as increased anti-cancer protection, free radical protection, and provide healthy anti-aging benefits.
Sources include: USDA
***All-Body Fitness takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided above. Please contact a medical doctor or a registered dietitian for nutrition advice.
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