Pinto Beans (Canned, Drained)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
Plain canned pinto beans are low FODMAP at 55 g after draining, approximately two tablespoons in the Monash entry. The app lists 64 g as moderate and 200 g, about one cup, as high. Refried pinto beans and pinto beans cooked from dried are separate preparations.
Serving sizes for pinto beans (canned, drained)
Use drained canned-bean weights: 55 g green, 64 g amber and 200 g red. The app approximates 55 g as two tablespoons.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 200 g | GOS 0.31 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 55 g | GOS 0.09 g | |
| 64 g portion | 64 g | GOS 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is pinto beans (canned, drained) low FODMAP?
At 64 g the canned beans show moderate GOS. The 200 g portion is high in GOS and moderate in fructans. In comparison, pinto beans boiled from dried have a smaller 23 g green serving, so the canned allowance should not be transferred to a home-cooked batch.
Pinto Beans (Canned, Drained) and IBS: what to know
Canned pinto beans can be a measured topping for tacos or rice, but a restaurant scoop or an entire can is not the same as the 55 g reference. When recording a meal, distinguish plain drained beans from refried beans and note any sauce. The preparation and amount are more informative than recording pinto beans alone.
Gut-friendly ways to eat pinto beans (canned, drained)
Drain and rinse the canned pinto beans, allow excess water to run off, and weigh the beans before adding them to your meal. Mash a measured portion if you prefer a softer texture. For a store-bought refried product, check its own entry and ingredients rather than treating it as a can of plain drained beans.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the canned portion for home-boiled pinto beans?
No. Boiled pinto beans have their green portion at 23 g, compared with 55 g for this canned, drained entry.
Are canned pinto beans and refried beans interchangeable?
The checked entry is plain canned pinto beans with the liquid removed. Refried beans have a separate preparation and may include other ingredients, so this page does not rate the finished refried product.
What is high in a cup of canned pinto beans?
At the listed 200 g cup-sized serving, GOS is red and fructans are amber. The overall high rating does not mean every individual FODMAP group is high.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
App entry checked directly on 27 September 2026: Bean, pinto, canned, drained. Supports the listed portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups. The exact compound quantities shown in the catalogue breakdown were not verified by this app check.