Calories in Refried beans, canned, traditional style
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
Refried beans, canned, traditional style contains 90 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (238 g) provides about 214 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 legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for copper, 13% of the Daily Value for manganese and 11% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Trans fat C | 0.016 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 370 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Total sugars M | 0.54 g | |
| Protein M | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.1 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.079 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 21.2 mg | 4% |
| Calcium M | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 92 mg | 7% |
| Potassium M | 319 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese M | 0.29 mg | 13% |
| Selenium M | 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 legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber3.7 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0.54 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat2 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.63 gabove 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 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 7.4 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.54 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.065 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.24 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.44 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.38 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.083 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.06 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.3 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.16 g |
| Valine ? | 0.29 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.34 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.15 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.23 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.66 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.84 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.21 g |
| Proline ? | 0.23 g |
| Serine ? | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.17 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.39 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.55 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.001 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.015 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| 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 |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.81 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 77.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 379 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, 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 | 90 | 5 g | 13.6 g | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 88 | 4.9 g | 13.5 g | 2 g |
| Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, canned, plain Canned | 77 | 4.7 g | 13.6 g | 0.55 g |
| Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned Canned | 71 | 5.5 g | 12.4 g | 0.22 g |
| Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, canned Canned | 84 | 5.2 g | 14.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Beans, pinto, mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 82 | 4.6 g | 15.2 g | 0.56 g |
| Beans, pinto, mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids, low sodium Canned | 82 | 4.6 g | 15.2 g | 0.56 g |
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids, low sodium Canned | 88 | 4.9 g | 13.5 g | 2 g |
| Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 81 | 5.2 g | 14.8 g | 0.36 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned refried beans?
100 g of canned refried beans has 90 kcal. 1 cup (238 g): about 214 kcal. 1 can (442 g): about 398 kcal.
How much protein is in canned refried beans?
Canned refried beans contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.9 g in 1 cup (238 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned refried beans?
Canned 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 canned refried beans?
Canned 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 canned refried beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (14% DV), manganese (13% DV) and selenium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned refried beans?
100 g contains 370 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 172438. 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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