Prepared foods
Pupusa with beans
Per 100 g (3.5 oz), pupusa with beans combines 5.8 g of fiber and 5.6 g of protein with 229 kcal, a moderate energy density.
Estimated satietyHow it is calculated
Estimated satiety: 2 out of 5
| Starting point | +1 |
|---|---|
| Moderate energy density: 229 kcal/100 g | 0 |
| Protein: 2.4 g/100 kcal | 0 |
| Fiber: 2.5 g/100 kcal | +1 |
| Solid food with 52.2 g of water, under 70 | 0 |
Our own estimate from the values per 100 g: useful for comparing foods with each other, not a measurement in people. Holt index (1995): this food was not measured.
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Nutrition facts
- Calories
- 286 kcal per serving
- 229 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Protein
- 7 g per serving
- 5.6 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Carbohydrates
- 39.4 g per serving
- 31.5 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which sugars
- 1.6 g per serving
- 1.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fiber
- 7.3 g per serving
- 5.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fat
- 11.3 g per serving
- 9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which saturated
- 2.7 g per serving
- 2.2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Water
- 65.3 g per serving
- 52.2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Source: USDA FoodData Central: Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean) (FDC ID 167661), accessed September 23, 2026.
A typical 125 g (4.5 oz) serving provides about 286 kcal, 7 g of protein, and 7.3 g of fiber.
What it is and how to eat it
It is the same filled tortilla the Dictionary of Americanisms records as pupusa in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua, here with beans, and the 2005 decree that declared pupusas El Salvador's national dish quotes verses celebrating them with loroco, cheese, chicharrón and beans. This page uses the restaurant bean pupusa analyzed by USDA, with 229 kcal, 5.59 g of protein, 5.8 g of fiber and 9.01 g of fat per 100 g; size, the share of filling and griddle fat vary from place to place.
A 125 g (4.4 oz) pupusa, close to the 126 g piece USDA weighs, provides 286 kcal, 7 g of protein, 7.3 g of fiber and 11.3 g of fat, so it has slightly more fiber than protein and is not enough as the protein part of the meal. The 2025 nutrition advisory on GLP-1 therapy suggests eating protein-rich foods first and avoiding fatty and high-fiber foods in the first few days of treatment, so in those days and after a dose increase half a pupusa with an egg or shredded chicken may sit better than one or two pupusas on their own. If legumes give you gas, it helps to start with a small amount and build up gradually.
What the evidence says
With the 5.8 g of fiber per 100 g USDA reports it is a "source of fibre", which requires 3 g, although it does not reach the 6 g for "high fibre" or the 3 g per 100 kcal, since it has 2.5 g (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Protein, on the other hand, supplies only 10% of its energy, below the 12% the EU requires for a "source of protein" claim. FAO explains that corn and bean proteins complement each other, because corn protein is low in lysine and tryptophan and legume protein is relatively rich in them. The NIDDK, part of the US National Institutes of Health, lists legumes, beans among them, among the foods that can cause gas, and gas and bloating are also common side effects of semaglutide (Wegovy) in its 68-week trials, according to its label.
Satiety
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
Frequently asked questions about pupusa with beans
How much protein is in a 125 g (4.5 oz) serving of pupusa with beans?
100 g (3.5 oz) of pupusa with beans has 5.6 g of protein. A typical 125 g (4.5 oz) serving has about 7 g of protein. That is 2.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.
How many calories does a 125 g (4.5 oz) serving of pupusa with beans have?
100 g (3.5 oz) of pupusa with beans has 229 kcal. A typical 125 g (4.5 oz) serving has about 286 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.
Does pupusa with beans have fiber?
100 g (3.5 oz) of pupusa with beans has 5.8 g of fiber. A typical 125 g (4.5 oz) serving has about 7.3 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.
Is pupusa with beans filling?
Not very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 2 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 229 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 2.4 g/100 kcal) + 1 (fiber: 2.5 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 52.2 g of water, under 70) = 2. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.
What should I know about pupusa with beans on a GLP-1 medication?
Based on our tags, this is what matters about pupusa with 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. “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 pupusa with beans?
We use 125 g (4.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 286 kcal, 7 g of protein, and 7.3 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.
- Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean) (FDC ID 167661).accessed .
- InstitutionAssociation of Academies of the Spanish Language (ASALE).Diccionario de americanismos (Dictionary of Americanisms): "pupusa" (in Spanish).accessed .
- RegulatorLegislative Assembly of the Republic of El Salvador.Decreto Legislativo n.º 655 (Legislative Decree No. 655 of 1 April 2005 declaring pupusas the national dish of El Salvador; Diario Oficial No. 73, volume 367, 20 April 2005; in Spanish).accessed .
- Clinical guidelineObesity (Wiley).Mozaffarian D, et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society. Obesity. 2025;33(8):1475-1503. doi:10.1002/oby.24336.accessed .
- RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (Annex).accessed .
- InstitutionFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).Maize in human nutrition (FAO, 1992), chapter 8: improvement of maize diets (maize/legume consumption).accessed .
- InstitutionNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH).Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Gas in the Digestive Tract.accessed .
- Drug labelEuropean Medicines Agency.Wegovy (semaglutide): EU Summary of Product Characteristics, section 4.8 (undesirable effects), current version.accessed .