⏱ 20 min total

Mexican Bean Salad

Name: Mexican Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ fruit Avocado; ¼ small Onion; ¼ medium whole Tomatoes; ¼ medium Red bell pepper; 2 sprigs Cilantro; ½ cup Kidney beans; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ lime yields Lime juice; 1 large Egg

Per 1 serving · 297 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

248

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
15g
23% of calories
Carbs
27g
43% of calories
Fat
9.6g
34% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Mexican Bean Salad (297 g) has 248 calories, with 15 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 9.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), dietary fiber (31% DV) and Vitamin C (58% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 20% and 62% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

83cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.9g

Net carbs

18g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

8.7g

5.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein29%
Dietary fiber31%
Vitamin C58%
Vitamin K24%
Thiamine20%
Riboflavin (B2)27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A17%
Vitamin E13%
Niacin10%
Vitamin B1219%
Calcium10%
Potassium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium20%
Cholesterol62%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Lower the eggs into boiling water and boil for 6½ minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water to cool.
2
Slice the avocado, and dice the onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Combine the avocado, beans, onion, cilantro leaves, tomatoes, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
3
In a separate bowl, mix the lime juice with cumin and chili powder.
4
Once the eggs have cooled but are still warm, peel them and cut into quarters.
5
Toss the salad with the dressing and gently add the eggs. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (297 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	157 μg	17%
Vitamin C	52 mg	58%
Vitamin D	1 μg	7%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	28 μg	24%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	20%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	27%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	30%
Folate (B9)	115 μg	29%
Vitamin B12	0.4 μg	19%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	30%
Choline	201 mg	37%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	95 mg	10%
Iron	3 mg	42%
Potassium	705 mg	15%
Magnesium	61 mg	15%
Phosphorus	255 mg	36%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.3 mg	33%
Manganese	0.4 mg	17%
Selenium	17 μg	30%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	45 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	821 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	791 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.3 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	80 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	11 g	—
Sucrose	3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 248 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

47min
Walking (3.5 mph)
30min
Cycling (moderate)
21min
Running (6 mph)
35min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mexican Bean Salad?

One serving of Mexican Bean Salad (1 serving) has 248 calories, which works out to 83 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mexican Bean Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (29% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mexican Bean Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mexican Bean Salad?

459 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Mexican Bean Salad?

5.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (297 g)

Calories248

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.6g	12%
Saturated fat 2.3g	11%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 459mg	20%
Total carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary fiber 8.7g	31%
Total sugars 5.8g
Protein 15g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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