⏱ 32 min total

Puerto Rican Style Beans

Name: Puerto Rican Style Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ small Onion; ¾ cloves, minced Garlic; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Red bell pepper; 1 tbsp Cilantro; ¼ tsp Olive oil; ⅜ cup Kidney beans; ³⁄₁₆ cup Water; ⅛ cup Tomato sauce; ¼ Potato medium Potato; ⅛ tsp Sazon seasoning; ¼ leaf Bay leaf; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp, leaves Oregano; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 251 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

150

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6.9g
18% of calories
Carbs
27g
71% of calories
Fat
1.9g
11% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Puerto Rican Style Beans (251 g) has 150 calories, with 6.9 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (22% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV).

Per 100 g

60cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.6g

Net carbs

21g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.3g

4.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber22%
Vitamin C35%
Vitamin B623%
Iron25%
Copper22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine13%
Folate (B9)14%
Potassium13%
Magnesium11%
Phosphorus19%
Manganese14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 22 min

1
Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cilantro to a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then sauté the mixture until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2
Stir in the kidney beans with their liquid, water, tomato sauce, potato, sazon, bay leaf, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm, optionally over cooked rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (251 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	30 μg	3%
Vitamin C	31 mg	35%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	10 μg	9%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	9%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	23%
Folate (B9)	54 μg	14%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	9%
Choline	45 mg	8%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	52 mg	5%
Iron	2 mg	25%
Potassium	597 mg	13%
Magnesium	46 mg	11%
Phosphorus	135 mg	19%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	2 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	3 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	323 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	11 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.5 g	—
Lycopene	4,255 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	17 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 150 calories

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

29min
Walking (3.5 mph)
18min
Cycling (moderate)
13min
Running (6 mph)
21min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Puerto Rican Style Beans?

One serving of Puerto Rican Style Beans (1 serving) has 150 calories, which works out to 60 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Puerto Rican Style Beans high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Puerto Rican Style Beans keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Puerto Rican Style Beans?

416 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Puerto Rican Style Beans?

4.2 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 (251 g)

Calories150

% Daily Value*

Total fat 1.9g	2%
Saturated fat 0.3g	2%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 416mg	18%
Total carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary fiber 6.3g	22%
Total sugars 4.2g
Protein 6.9g

* 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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