Beans & legumes
How much fiber is in refried beans?
4.7 g
of fiber in 1/2 cup of refried beans (126 g). That is a good amount: 12% of a man’s daily target (38 g) and 19% of a woman’s (25 g).
How it compares
Refried beans ranks #24 of 32 beans & legumes and #69 of 256 foods overall by fiber per serving.
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas, canned | 1/2 cup (120 g) | 7.6 g |
| Green peas, cooked | 1 cup (160 g) | 7.2 g |
| Baked beans, canned | 1/2 cup (127 g) | 5.2 g |
| Refried beans | 1/2 cup (126 g) | 4.7 g |
| Lupini beans, cooked | 1 cup (166 g) | 4.6 g |
| Tofu, firm | 1/2 cup (126 g) | 2.9 g |
| Peanuts, dry-roasted | 1 oz (28 g) | 2.4 g |
Higher-fiber alternatives
Similar foods with noticeably more fiber per serving:
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Navy beans, cooked | 1 cup (182 g) | 19.1 g |
| Adzuki beans, cooked | 1 cup (230 g) | 16.8 g |
| French beans, cooked | 1 cup (177 g) | 16.6 g |
| Split peas, cooked | 1 cup (196 g) | 16.3 g |
Getting to your daily target
You would need about 5.3 servings to reach 25 g, so most people combine it with other foods. A cup of cooked lentils (15.6 g), two tablespoons of chia (8.3 g) and a cup of raspberries (8 g) together give over 30 g. Build a full day in the calculator or let the 4-week plan choose for you.
FAQ
How much fiber is in refried beans?
1/2 cup of refried beans (126 g) contains 4.7 g of dietary fiber, according to USDA data. 100 g contains 3.7 g.
Is refried beans high in fiber?
Good source of fiber. One serving gives 17% of the 28 g Daily Value used on US food labels. It ranks #24 of 32 beans & legumes in our database by fiber per serving.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR Legacy), NDB 16103: “Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity)”. Fiber, total dietary: 3.7 g per 100 g. Serving weight 126 g. How we calculate.