Calories in Refried beans
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Refried beans contains 90 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (260 g) provides about 234 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 22% from protein and 20% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in beans, peas, legumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 173 kcal per 100 g across 75 foods.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for copper and 11% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 370 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Total sugars C | 0.54 g | |
| Protein C | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.7 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.1 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.072 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.098 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 21.2 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 92 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 319 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 5.8 µg | 11% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 59%
- Fat 20%
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
- Protein5 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber3.7 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars0.54 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat2 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.63 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium370 mgin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water77.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.54 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 77.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Refried beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refried beans, canned, traditional style Canned | 90 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, canned, fat-free Canned | 79 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.45 g |
| Refried beans, canned, vegetarian Canned | 83 | 5.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.87 g |
| Refried beans, canned, traditional, reduced sodium Canned | 89 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
| Refried beans, canned (pinto) Canned | 87 | 4.1 g | 13.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Refried beans, from fast food / restaurant | 177 | 6.7 g | 16.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Refried beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 89 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refried beans with meat | 99 | 7.8 g | 11.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Black bean salad | 94 | 3.1 g | 12.6 g | 3.9 g |
| Lentil curry with rice | 118 | 3.3 g | 18.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Lentil curry | 111 | 3.7 g | 12.3 g | 5.7 g |
| Beans and rice, with tomatoes | 137 | 4.7 g | 21.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Chili, vegetarian | 119 | 6.3 g | 18.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Beans and tomatoes, no added fat | 101 | 6.4 g | 18.8 g | 0.51 g |
| Tofu yogurt | 94 | 3.5 g | 16 g | 1.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in refried beans?
100 g of refried beans has 90 kcal. 1 cup (260 g): about 234 kcal.
How much protein is in refried beans?
Refried beans contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.9 g in 1 cup (260 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in refried beans?
Refried beans has 13.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.7 g of fiber and 0.54 g of sugars.
How much fat is in refried beans?
Refried beans contains 2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.63 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does refried beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (14% DV) and selenium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in refried beans?
100 g contains 370 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does refried beans have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, refried beans has 90 kcal, while refried beans, canned, traditional style has 90 kcal. Processing 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707396. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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