Calories in Beans, from canned, NS as to type, no added fat
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
Beans, from canned, NS as to type, no added fat contains 136 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (180 g) provides about 245 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from protein and 5% 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 30% of the Daily Value for copper, 14% of the Daily Value for iron and 13% 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 | 136 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.81 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.17 g | 0.9% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 323 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.3 g | 30% |
| Total sugars C | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.5 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 34.5 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus C | 155 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 458 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 0.9 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.27 mg | 30% |
| Selenium C | 5.1 µg | 9% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein8 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber8.3 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat0.81 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.17 gin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium323 mgabove the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.3 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 | 0.13 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 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.17 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 | 63.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 50 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinto beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 137 | 7.7 g | 25.3 g | 0.93 g |
| Kidney beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 135 | 8.7 g | 24.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Black beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 134 | 8.9 g | 24.3 g | 0.43 g |
| Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat Canned | 146 | 8.2 g | 22.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained, rinsed in tap water Canned | 138 | 7 g | 22.9 g | 2.5 g |
| White beans, from canned, no added fat Canned | 168 | 10.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.57 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained solids Canned | 139 | 7.1 g | 22.5 g | 2.8 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed Canned | 133 | 7 g | 20.3 g | 3.1 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 136 kcal. 1 cup (180 g): about 245 kcal.
How much protein is in canned beans?
Canned beans contains 8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.3 g in 1 cup (180 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is below the median (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in canned beans?
Canned beans has 25 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.3 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned beans?
Canned beans contains 0.81 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.17 g is saturated (0.9% 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 copper (30% DV), iron (14% DV), magnesium (13% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned beans?
100 g contains 323 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beans have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beans, from canned, NS as to type, no added fat has 136 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: 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 2707351. 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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