Calories in Beans, great northern, mature seeds, canned
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
Beans, great northern, mature seeds, canned contains 114 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (262 g) provides about 299 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for legumes and legume products on FoodFactly (127 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 18% of the Daily Value for copper and 18% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 114 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.39 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 370 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Total sugars I | 1.4 g | |
| Protein ? | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.79 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K I | 3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.28 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 81 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 29.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potassium ? | 351 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0.65 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese ? | 0.41 mg | 18% |
| Selenium I | 4.1 µg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 25%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.4 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber4.9 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.39 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium370 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.16 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.088 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.27 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.35 g |
| Leucine C | 0.63 g |
| Lysine C | 0.52 g |
| Methionine C | 0.096 g |
| Cystine C | 0.069 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.44 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.17 g |
| Valine C | 0.43 g |
| Arginine C | 0.4 g |
| Histidine C | 0.2 g |
| Alanine C | 0.34 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.92 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.2 g |
| Glycine C | 0.3 g |
| Proline C | 0.42 g |
| Serine C | 0.46 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.089 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 69.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 479 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 81 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackeye pea, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed Canned | 113 | 6.9 g | 19.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed Canned | 133 | 7 g | 20.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained, rinsed in tap water Canned | 138 | 7 g | 22.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, canned Canned | 79 | 4.9 g | 14.9 g | 0.17 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained solids Canned | 139 | 7.1 g | 22.5 g | 2.8 g |
| Refried beans, canned, vegetarian Canned | 83 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.87 g |
| Refried beans, canned, fat-free Canned | 79 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.45 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids, low sodium Canned | 88 | 4.9 g | 13.5 g | 2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned beans?
100 g of canned beans has 114 kcal. 1 cup (262 g): about 299 kcal.
How much protein is in canned beans?
Canned beans contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.3 g in 1 cup (262 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned beans?
Canned beans has 21 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.9 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned beans?
Canned beans contains 0.39 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (20% DV), copper (18% DV), manganese (18% DV), magnesium (12% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned beans?
100 g contains 370 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beans have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beans, great northern, mature seeds, canned has 114 kcal, while beans, baked, canned, no salt added has 105 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 175192. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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