Calories in Bean paste, sweetened
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Bean paste, sweetened contains 226 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 20% of the Daily Value for copper and 12% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 226 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.47 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.052 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 124 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 50 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Total sugars C | 33.9 g | |
| Protein C | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.086 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 93 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 21.9 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 102 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 290 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Selenium C | 1.1 µg | 2% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein6.2 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber5.3 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars33.9 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat0.47 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.052 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium124 mgabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.028 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.2 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 | 0.077 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 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 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 | 42.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 93 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muffin, fruit, low fat | 255 | 4.2 g | 50 g | 4.2 g |
| Blueberry pie filling | 181 | 0.41 g | 44.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Jams and preserves, no sugar (with sodium saccharin), any flavor | 132 | 0.3 g | 53.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Fruit butters, apple | 173 | 0.39 g | 42.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Fruit butter | 173 | 0.39 g | 42.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Cake, angel food | 257 | 6.1 g | 58.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Cake, sponge | 290 | 5.4 g | 61 g | 2.7 g |
| Cream puff, eclair, custard or cream filled, iced, reduced fat | 242 | 3.5 g | 41.9 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bean paste?
100 g of bean paste has 226 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 45 kcal.
How much protein is in bean paste?
Bean paste contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in bean paste?
Bean paste has 50 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.3 g of fiber and 33.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bean paste?
Bean paste contains 0.47 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.052 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bean paste contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (23% DV), copper (20% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bean paste?
100 g contains 124 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2710309. 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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