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How much fiber is in refried beans?
Refried Beans have 5.4 g of fiber per 1/2 cup (126 g). That is 19% of the 28 g daily value and a high amount for a legume. Per 100 g it works out to 4.3 g, which rank 12 of 17 legumes in the FiberUp database. About 30% of that fiber is soluble and 70% insoluble. It would take 5 servings to reach the 25 g adequate intake for women and 8 for the 38 g for men. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About refried beans and fiber
Refried beans are mashed pinto beans, so the fiber per cup is similar to whole beans with a small dilution from added fat. Canned fat-free versions land in the same range.
How refried beans compares to other legumes
Per typical serving. The highest legume in the database is navy beans at 9.6 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney Beans | 1/2 cup cooked | 6.5 g | 7.3 g | 23% |
| Chickpeas | 1/2 cup cooked | 6.2 g | 7.6 g | 22% |
| Black-Eyed Peas | 1/2 cup cooked | 5.6 g | 6.5 g | 20% |
| Refried Beans | 1/2 cup | 5.4 g | 4.3 g | 19% |
| Edamame | 1/2 cup | 4 g | 5.1 g | 14% |
| Tempeh | 1/2 cup | 4 g | 4.8 g | 14% |
| Falafel | 3 small patties | 2.5 g | 4.9 g | 9% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of refried beans to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of refried beans to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for refried beans
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refried beans, canned (pinto) | 3.9 g | – | – |
| Refried beans, canned, vegetarian | 3.9 g | – | – |
| Refried beans, canned, fat-free | 4.7 g | – | – |
| Refried beans, canned, traditional style | 3.7 g | – | – |
| Refried beans, canned, traditional, reduced sodium | 3.7 g | – | – |
| Refried beans | 3.7 g | – | – |
| Refried beans with meat | 3.2 g | – | – |
| Refried beans, from canned, reduced sodium | 3.7 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.