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Refried beans

Per 100 g (3.5 oz), refried beans combine 3.7 g of fiber with 90 kcal, a low energy density.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Refried beans, canned, traditional style

  • 90 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 5 gProtein per 100 g
  • 3.7 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving provides about 90 kcal, 5 g of protein, and 3.7 g of fiber.

Values for refried beans per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 100 g (3.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (100 g (3.5 oz))
Calories90 kcal90 kcal
Protein5 g5 g
Carbohydrates13.6 g13.6 g
of which sugars0.5 g0.5 g
Fiber3.7 g3.7 g
Fat2 g2 g
of which saturated0.6 g0.6 g
Water77.8 g77.8 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 90 kcal/100 g) + 1 (protein: 5.5 g/100 kcal) + 2 (fiber: 4.1 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 77.8 g of water) = 6; capped at 5.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in fiber
It has at least 3 g of fiber per 100 g. Fiber adds bulk and slows digestion, which contributes to fullness, and it helps keep you regular; constipation is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications. It is usually easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water.
Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.
May cause bloating
Beans and other legumes, cruciferous vegetables, onions, and carbonated drinks cause gas in some people. Because GLP-1 medications slow down stomach emptying, that bloated feeling can be more noticeable. This is an editorial judgment: many people tolerate these foods well in moderate servings.

Frequently asked questions about refried beans

How much protein is in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of refried beans?

100 g (3.5 oz) of refried beans has 5 g of protein. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 5 g of protein. That is 5.5 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories does a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of refried beans have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of refried beans has 90 kcal. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 90 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Do refried beans have fiber?

100 g (3.5 oz) of refried beans has 3.7 g of fiber. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 3.7 g of fiber. They carry our “High in fiber” tag.

Are refried beans filling?

Yes, very filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 90 kcal/100 g) + 1 (protein: 5.5 g/100 kcal) + 2 (fiber: 4.1 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 77.8 g of water) = 6; capped at 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about refried beans on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about refried beans on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “May cause bloating”: it can cause gas or bloating in some people, and on a GLP-1 medication that feeling can be more noticeable. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of refried beans?

We use 100 g (3.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 90 kcal, 5 g of protein, and 3.7 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Refried beans, canned, traditional style (FDC ID 172438). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .