Protein per dollar ยท #1 of 58
Dried black beans: about 59 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of dried black beans buys about 59 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $0.51.
Protein per $159 g
30 g of protein costs$0.51
US average price$1.67 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g21.6 g
Calories per 100 g340
Calories from protein25%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, Beans, black, mature seeds, raw (FDC ID 173734): 21.60 g protein and 340 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Beans, dried, any type, all sizes, per lb Series APU0000714233, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is dried black beans?
About 59 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $1.67 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 1 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from dried black beans cost?
About $0.51 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.