How much refried beans to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
500 g
roughly 18 oz · 455 kcalRefried beans isn't really a protein food. Hitting 30 g of protein from it alone would take about 500 g (18 oz) — far more than anyone would eat in a sitting. Treat it as an extra, not your protein source.
6 gprotein / 100 g
91kcal / 100 g
6.6 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much refried beans for different protein targets
| Protein target | Refried beans | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 250 g | 8.8 oz |
| 20 g | 335 g | 12 oz |
| 25 g | 415 g | 15 oz |
| 30 g | 500 g | 18 oz |
| 40 g | 665 g | 24 oz |
| 50 g | 835 g | 29 oz |
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Questions
- How much refried beans do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 500 g — roughly 18 oz — of refried beans provides 30 g of protein, based on its 6 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in refried beans?
- Refried beans has about 6 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 91 kcal per 100 g.
- Is refried beans a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — refried beans is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.