Calories in White beans, from canned, reduced sodium
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
White beans, from canned, reduced sodium contains 211 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (185 g) provides about 390 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from fat and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 27% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 25% of the Daily Value for copper and 17% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 211 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.91 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 251 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29.8 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 6.9 g | 25% |
| Total sugars C | 2 g | |
| Protein C | 10.4 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.8 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.081 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 109 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 41.8 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 75 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 72 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus C | 193 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 497 mg | 11% |
| Zinc C | 0.92 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein10.4 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber6.9 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars2 gabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat6.1 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.91 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium251 mgabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 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 | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.69 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.037 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 | 51.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 109 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of White beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White beans, NFS | 188 | 9 g | 23.3 g | 6.8 g |
| White beans, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 188 | 9 g | 23.3 g | 6.8 g |
| White beans, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 138 | 9.7 g | 24.9 g | 0.35 g |
| White beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 211 | 10.4 g | 29.8 g | 6.1 g |
| White beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 168 | 10.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 186 | 8.4 g | 23.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Pinto beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 188 | 7.4 g | 24.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Pinto beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 188 | 7.4 g | 24.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Beans, from canned, NS as to type, fat added Canned | 185 | 7.7 g | 24.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Kidney beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 186 | 8.4 g | 23.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Chickpeas, from canned, fat added Canned | 197 | 7.9 g | 21.6 g | 9.4 g |
| Chickpeas, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 197 | 7.9 g | 21.6 g | 9.4 g |
| Lentils, from canned Canned | 166 | 8.4 g | 18.7 g | 6.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned white beans?
100 g of canned white beans has 211 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 390 kcal.
Is canned white beans high in protein?
Canned white beans contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.2 g in 1 cup (185 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in canned white beans?
Canned white beans has 29.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.9 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned white beans?
Canned white beans contains 6.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.91 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned white beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (27% DV), copper (25% DV), magnesium (17% DV), Thiamin (B1) (16% DV) and phosphorus (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned white beans?
100 g contains 251 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does white beans have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, white beans, from canned, reduced sodium has 211 kcal, while white beans, from dried, fat added has 188 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 2707358. 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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