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Old El Paso Refried Beans nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Old El Paso Refried Beans are a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. They add vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.
Old El Paso Refried Beans nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Old El Paso Refried Beans nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (218g)
Energy
86
187
Fat
0.5g
1.1g
of which saturates
0g
0g
Carbohydrate
12.2g
26.6g
of which sugars
0.5g
1.1g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
5.5g
12g
Protein
5.3g
11.6g
Salt
1.21g
2.6g
Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age
For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.
Calories in Old El Paso Refried Beans by age
Half a can (218g) provides about 187 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.
Age group
Typical daily calories
In half a can (218g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
187kcal
8%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
187kcal
8%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
187kcal
9%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
187kcal
11%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
187kcal
12%
Sugar in Old El Paso Refried Beans
Half a can (218g) contains about 1.1g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.
Age group
Daily free sugar limit
In half a can (218g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0g
0%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.
Fat in Old El Paso Refried Beans: naturally very low
Old El Paso Refried Beans are naturally very low in fat, with about 1.09g per portion and 0g of added fat. Only around 0.0g is saturated, well within the daily maximum for every age group.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In half a can (218g)
% of that
Adult
24g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
25g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
22g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
18g
0g
0%
Salt in Old El Paso Refried Beans by age
Because old el paso refried beans are salted, a portion carries about 2.64g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In half a can (218g)
% of that
Adult
6g
2.64g
44%
Age 15 to 18
6g
2.64g
44%
Age 11 to 14
6g
2.64g
44%
Age 7 to 10
5g
2.64g
53%
Age 4 to 6
3g
2.64g
88%
Protein in Old El Paso Refried Beans by age
Half a can (218g) provides about 11.6g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In half a can (218g)
% of that
Adult
50g
12g
23%
Age 15 to 18
55g
12g
21%
Age 11 to 14
42g
12g
28%
Age 7 to 10
28g
12g
41%
Age 4 to 6
20g
12g
58%
Are Old El Paso Refried Beans processed?
Yes. Old El Paso Refried Beans are an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.
Old El Paso Refried Beans nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in old el paso refried beans?
Half a can (218g) has about 187 calories.
How many calories are in old el paso refried beans?
Half a can (218g) has about 187 calories.
Are old el paso refried beans good for you?
Old El Paso Refried Beans are convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal they are often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.
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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.
