How many carbs are in beans?
1 cup of beans contains about 44g of carbohydrate, 28.6g net carbs after subtracting 15.4g of fiber, 15.4g of protein, and 350 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (185g) | 44g | 15.4g | 28.6g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 23.8g | 8.3g | 15.5g |
Net carbs in beans
1 cup of beans contains 28.6g of net carbs — total carbs (44g) minus dietary fiber (15.4g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for beans (per 100g)
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 23.8g
- Dietary fiber: 8.3g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 8.3g
- Fat: 7.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342822). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in beans?
1 cup of beans contains about 44g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 15.4g of fiber, the net carbs are about 28.6g.
How many net carbs are in beans?
Net carbs in 1 cup of beans are about 28.6g — that is total carbs (44g) minus dietary fiber (15.4g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is beans good for diabetics?
Beans contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is beans keto-friendly?
Whether beans fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 28.6g of net carbs.