1/2 cup (~130 g) has about 180 calories.
Why estimates miss: Refried Beans is a multi-ingredient dish. Whether cooked in lard or oil changes the fat count more than the portion does. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 23 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
About 16% of the calories come from protein, 53% from carbs and 31% from fat. That works out to about 138 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup (~130 g) | 180 kcal | 7 g | 23 g | 6 g |
| 100 g | 138 kcal | 5.4 g | 17.7 g | 4.6 g |
| 200 g | 277 kcal | 10.8 g | 35.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Half serving | 90 kcal | 3.5 g | 11.5 g | 3 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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