Great Northern Beans (Dried)
One level US cup of great northern beans weighs 177 g (6.2 oz). A tablespoon is 11.1 g. Per 100 g: 339 calories and 21.9 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.7 g | 0.13 oz | 12.5 | 0.81 g | 2.3 g | 0.04 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 11.1 g | 0.39 oz | 37.6 | 2.4 g | 6.9 g | 0.12 g |
| ¼ cup | 44.3 g | 1.6 oz | 150 | 9.7 g | 27.6 g | 0.49 g |
| ⅓ cup | 59 g | 2.1 oz | 200 | 12.9 g | 36.8 g | 0.65 g |
| ½ cup | 88.5 g | 3.1 oz | 300 | 19.4 g | 55.2 g | 0.97 g |
| 1 cup | 177 g | 6.2 oz | 600 | 38.8 g | 110 g | 1.9 g |
| 2 cups | 354 g | 12.5 oz | 1,200 | 77.5 g | 221 g | 3.9 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak 8 hours, then simmer 45 to 60 minutes.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 25% from protein, 72% from carbs and 3% from fat.
Great Northern Beans gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 25% from protein, 72% from carbs and 3% from fat. One cup (177 g) has 600 calories, 38.8 g protein and 35.8 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of great northern beans?
One level US cup of great northern beans weighs about 177 g (6.2 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of great northern beans?
One level tablespoon weighs about 11.1 g, and one teaspoon about 3.7 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of great northern beans?
100 g has 21.9 g protein, 62.4 g carbs, 1.1 g fat and 339 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry great northern beans weigh after cooking?
About 250 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.5 times while the calories stay the same.