Black Beans vs White Wine

Side-by-side macro comparison. Black Beans vs White Wine per their standard serving sizes.

Black Beans

per 1 cup cooked (172g)

227 cal
15g Protein
41g Carbs
0.9g Fat
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vs

White Wine

per 5 oz (147ml)

121 cal
0.1g Protein
4g Carbs
0g Fat
Full White Wine macros →

Macro Comparison Table

Macro Black Beans White Wine Difference
Calories 227 cal 121 cal +88% Black
Protein 15g 0.1g +14900% Black
Carbs 41g 4g +925% Black
Fat 0.9g 0g 0% Black

Differences shown relative to Black Beans. Positive = Black Beans has more.

Quick Take

Black Beans delivers 227 calories per serving with 15g protein, 41g carbs, and 0.9g fat. White Wine delivers 121 calories with 0.1g protein, 4g carbs, and 0g fat. The most meaningful difference: White Wine saves 106 calories per serving — meaningful over a week of meals. For protein density per calorie, Black Beans wins at 26% of calories from protein.

When to Pick Each

For Cutting / Weight Loss

When cutting on a tight calorie budget, White Wine gives you 106 more calories of headroom per serving — that's room for an extra snack, more vegetables, or a higher-protein second portion. If protein density matters more (which it does for preserving muscle on a deficit), Black Beans delivers more grams of protein per calorie consumed.

For Bulking / Muscle Gain

For muscle gain, you want calories AND protein. Black Beans brings 227 calories — useful when you're chasing a surplus and struggling to eat enough. Black Beans delivers 15g of protein per serving, which directly feeds muscle protein synthesis. The best pick depends on whether you need more total calories or more usable protein.

For Keto / Low-Carb

White Wine fits cleanly into keto with only 4g carbs. Black Beans at 41g carbs uses significantly more of your daily 20-30g carb budget.

Frequently Asked

Which has more protein, Black Beans or White Wine?

Black Beans has more protein: 15g vs 0.1g per serving. That's a difference of 14.9g.

Which has fewer calories, Black Beans or White Wine?

White Wine has 121 calories per serving vs 227 calories in Black Beans — a difference of 106 calories.

Is Black Beans or White Wine better for keto?

White Wine is the better keto choice at 4g carbs per serving vs 41g carbs in Black Beans.

Is Black Beans or White Wine better for weight loss?

For weight loss, White Wine gives you more calorie flexibility (106 cal less per serving). For preserving muscle during a deficit, Black Beans delivers more protein per calorie. Most people on cuts benefit from Black Beans.

Which Is Better for Your Goal?

🔥 Weight Loss

Black Beans

Higher protein-to-calorie density + lower absolute fat = more satiety per calorie.

💪 Muscle Gain

Black Beans

Higher absolute protein per serving better supports muscle protein synthesis.

🥑 Low-Carb / Keto

White Wine

Lower carbohydrate content fits keto and low-carb macros without burning your carb budget.

Both fit most balanced diets. These verdicts reflect macro-only comparisons — taste, satiety, cost, and personal preference also matter.

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