It is high in magnesium and is a good source of potassium, iron, calcium, zinc and phosphorus. It also contains molybdenum, whose main function is to detoxify the body from sulfite coming from different foods, such as sausages, hams, etc.. It provides around 8.86 g of protein per 100 grams. They contain a large amount of meat-like proteins.
 Average nutritional value found in black beans:
 Energy
 284.53 kcal
 337.46 Kcal
 Carbohydrates
 39.21%
 60.09%
 Fiber
 12.22%
 7.09%
 Protein
 22.50%
 20.12%
 Fats
 0.97%
 0.48%