Hemp Protein Powder
50.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5
Black Beans (cooked)
8.9gprotein / 100g132 cal · 0.5g fat · $ · Quality 0.6
Hemp Protein Powder is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 50.0g per 100g vs Black Beans (cooked)'s 8.9g, a 41.1g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Black Beans (cooked) has the stronger amino acid profile (incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains) versus Hemp Protein Powder's lit_estimate, lower protein density than other powders, modest lysine.
On price, Black Beans (cooked) wins clearly — $ against Hemp Protein Powder's $$$.
Hemp Protein Powder's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1150mg vs Black Beans (cooked)'s 620mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Hemp Protein Powder wins clearly. Choose Black Beans (cooked) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Hemp Protein Powder | Black Beans (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50.0g | 8.9g |
| Calories | 380 | 132 |
| Fat | 10.0g | 0.5g |
| Carbs | 30.0g | 23.7g |
| Fiber | 20.0g | 8.7g |
| Quality score | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 90 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, hemp protein powder or black beans (cooked)?
Hemp Protein Powder has 50.0g of protein per 100g compared to Black Beans (cooked)'s 8.9g.
Which is lower in calories?
Black Beans (cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 132 vs the other's 380.