Refried beans: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of refried beans (½ cup, 74 g) has 115 kcal. Per 100 g: 156 kcal.
Refried beans is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 6.9 g protein, 16.8 g carbohydrates (8 g fiber) and 6.8 g fat: about 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What refried beans provides most
- High in fiber: 8 g per 100 g, 29 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of selenium: 8.4 µg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of protein: 6.9 g per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.14 mg per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin K: 13.3 µg per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of magnesium: 44 mg per 100 g, 10 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 376 mg.
Refried beans per serving
The serving is ½ cup, 74 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | ½ cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | 115 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.8 g | 12.4 g |
| Fiber | 8 g | 5.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.78 g | 0.58 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g | 5 g |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 278 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Refried beans | 74 | 115 |
| Total | 74 | 115 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Measured by USDA at Mexican restaurants.
Refried beans nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 156 kcal | — |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14 % |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9 % |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.3 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2 % |
| Carbohydrates | 16.8 g | 6 % |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | 29 % |
| Total sugars | 0.78 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.45 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin K | 13.3 µg | 11 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.14 mg | 11 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 9 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.49 mg | 3 % |
| B6 | 0.1 mg | 6 % |
| B9 · Folate | 29 µg | 7 % |
| B12 | 0.08 µg | 3 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4 % |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9 % |
| Magnesium | 44 mg | 10 % |
| Phosphorus | 128 mg | 10 % |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 9 % |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 16 % |
| Zinc | 0.88 mg | 8 % |
| Selenium | 8.4 µg | 15 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.41 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, refried beans ranks 42nd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, refried beans is in the top 10 for fiber (9th).
Where it comes from
Mexico.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in refried beans?
A reference serving (½ cup, 74 g) has 115 kcal: 156 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in refried beans?
In the reference recipe: refried beans (74 g).
How much protein do refried beans have?
6.9 g per 100 g; 5.1 g in ½ cup.
How many carbs do refried beans have?
16.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 8 g is fiber and 0.78 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals do refried beans have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: fiber, 29 %; selenium, 15 %; protein, 14 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 11 %.
Where does refried beans come from?
Mexico. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 36418 · Restaurant, Mexican, refried beans · Refried beans, Mexican restaurant
One serving (½ cup) is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers