How much copper is in black beans?

Copper content of black beans and how it fits a low-copper diet for Wilson disease（黑豆）.

0.209 mgcopper per 100 g

Moderate

Small portions usually fit a low-copper diet · food group: Soy & legumes

Cooked black beans are moderate in copper; small portions usually fit.

Can I eat black beans with Wilson disease?

People with Wilson disease follow a low-copper diet, especially in the first year of treatment, because the body cannot clear excess copper normally. At 0.209 mg per 100 g, black beans is moderate in copper — small portions usually fit once treatment is stable. How strict your diet needs to be depends on your treatment stage and copper levels, so use this as a guide and confirm with your own clinician or dietitian.

Lower-copper choices in the same group

Tofu
0.38 mg · Limit Soybeans
0.407 mg · Limit Chickpeas
0.35 mg · Limit Lentils
0.25 mg · Moderate

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USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy / Foundation), copper per 100 g edible portion. Category reflects the classic low-copper-diet guidance for Wilson disease. Numbers are factual USDA values; they are not a personal dietary prescription. Always follow the plan agreed with your own clinician or dietitian.