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by rafram 164 days ago
Two numbers from the USDA:

- Canned, drained and rinsed: 7g protein / 100g [1]

- Boiled: 9g protein / 100g [2]

Not sure what explains the discrepancy (though the second number is much older), but both are considerably higher than what your can says. Sure you aren't reading a per-serving amount?

[1]: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2644288/nutrients

[2]: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173757/nutrients

1 comments

Net weight (3.5 * 130g = 455g) includes the liquid, which you'd normally drain before cooking. The beans themselves are much more nutrient-dense.