Calories in refried beans (restaurant)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of refried beans (restaurant) contains 156 kcal, with 6.9 g of protein, 16.8 g of carbohydrate and 6.8 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 cup, about 240 g — is roughly 374 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 cup (240 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | 374 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 16.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.8 g | 40.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Fibre | 8 g | 19.2 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g | 16.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 902 mg |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 965 mg |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 137 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 68 g | 162 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 240 g | 374 | 16.6 g | 40.3 g | 16.2 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 39 | 1.7 g | 4.2 g | 1.7 g |
| 50 g | 78 | 3.5 g | 8.4 g | 3.4 g |
| 100 g | 156 | 6.9 g | 16.8 g | 6.8 g |
| 150 g | 234 | 10.4 g | 25.2 g | 10.2 g |
| 200 g | 312 | 13.8 g | 33.6 g | 13.5 g |
| 250 g | 390 | 17.3 g | 42 g | 16.9 g |
| 300 g | 468 | 20.7 g | 50.4 g | 20.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For refried beans (restaurant) the split is:
- Protein: 6.9 g × 4 = 28 kcal — 18% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 16.8 g × 4 = 67 kcal — 43% of calories
- Fat: 6.8 g × 9 = 61 kcal — 39% of calories
- The energy in refried beans (restaurant) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- It provides 8 g of fibre per 100 g, which is a good amount.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 130 g.
What actually changes the number
Restaurant refried beans are 156 kcal per 100 g, about 20% more than plain beans because of the lard or oil. A side portion of a cup is 375 kcal.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of refried beans as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of refried beans?
100 g of refried beans (restaurant) contains 156 kcal (6.9 g protein, 16.8 g carbohydrate, 6.8 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of refried beans?
A typical serving of refried beans — 1 cup, about 240 g — has roughly 374 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in refried beans?
Refried beans (restaurant): 6.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of refried beans equals 200 kcal?
At 156 kcal per 100 g, about 130 g of refried beans equals 200 kcal.
Can I track refried beans by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies refried beans on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 167666: "Restaurant, Mexican, refried beans". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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