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How many calories in
great northern beans?

Great Northern Beans comes in around 118 calories per 100g. Strong plant-protein source at 8.3g per 100g. A cup-cooked portion typically lands 201–224 calories depending on density.

118
kcal · 100g
8.3g
Protein
21g
Carbs
0.4g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical great northern beans serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
100 kcal
7.0g
4 oz (113g)
133 kcal
9.4g
1 cup (~150g)
177 kcal
12.5g
In your day

What 118 calories means.

Balanced — great northern beans sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
6%
per 100g · 7g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking22 min
🏃 Running12 min
🚴 Cycling13 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Great Northern Beans vs. similar foods.

How great northern beans stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Great Northern Beans
118 kcal / 100g
7g
118 kcal / 100g
7g
116 kcal / 100g (cooked)
7.8g
116 kcal / 100g
6.9g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in great northern beans?

Great Northern Beans has approximately 118 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 100 calories.

How much protein is in great northern beans?

8.3g of protein per 100g. That puts great northern beans at roughly 7.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other legumes sources.

How do I log great northern beans accurately?

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Is great northern beans good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Great Northern Beans sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.