QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in canned fat-free refried beans?
For refried beans, the locked canned fat-free refried beans record provides 79 kcal per 100 g; use only a matching state and source-held weight.
79 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Canned fat-free refried beans nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 79 kcal
- Protein
- 5.34 g
- Carbohydrate
- 13.5 g
- Fat
- 0.45 g
- Fibre
- 4.7 g
- Sodium
- 350 mg
- Potassium
- 344 mg
- Magnesium
- 38 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 172465. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
5.34 g per 100 g. From Refried beans, canned, fat-free.
Carbohydrate
13.5 g per 100 g. From Refried beans, canned, fat-free.
Fat
0.45 g per 100 g. From Refried beans, canned, fat-free.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where canned fat-free refried beans fits in a varied eating pattern.
Sodium
350 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Potassium
344 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Magnesium
38 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Phosphorus
111 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
canned fat-free refried beans
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regular refried beans
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whole beans
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restaurant recipe
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PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How canned fat-free refried beans can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion basis
The page scales only source-held weights from 79 kcal per 100 g.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 4.7 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 5.34 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Match canned fat-free refried beans exactly and keep regular refried beans separate.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Store the unopened product according to package directions.
After opening or cutting
After opening, follow the package directions and keep the container and closure clean.
Prepare
Use clean utensils and prevent cross-contamination during preparation.
Safety boundary
This page represents canned fat-free refried beans; the nutrient record does not establish storage duration or clinical advice.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log canned fat-free refried beans more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
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Match the exact reference state: Refried beans, canned, fat-free.
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Use edible grams. Every named weight is held by the selected local USDA record. The 100 g entry is the source's nutrient basis; no household portion was invented.
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Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
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Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Canned fat-free refried beans calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of refried beans?
79 kcal in the locked Refried beans, canned, fat-free record.
Which state does this refried beans page use?
Refried beans, canned, fat-free. State and processing are part of the answer.
How much fibre is in refried beans?
4.7 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Is regular refried beans included?
No. regular refried beans needs its own matching record or product label.
Where do the portion weights come from?
Named weights come from the selected local USDA record; the 100 g entry is the source nutrient basis.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Refried beans, canned, fat-free, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named portion claims use the locked local USDA record. No household portion, search demand, storage duration, clinical effect or medical advice is inferred.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 172465 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.