Which has more protein, Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) or Lentils, raw?

Lentils, raw has more protein at 24.6g per 100g, compared to 23.7g for Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture).

Which has more calories, Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) or Lentils, raw?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) healthier than Lentils, raw?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Beans vs Lentils

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy

Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Beans —

Lentils 352

Protein (g)

Beans 23.7

Lentils 24.6

Carbs (g)

Beans —

Lentils 63.3

Fat (g)

Beans 1.24

Lentils 1.06

Fiber (g)

Beans 4.10

Lentils 10.7

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Lentils, raw — 24.6g vs 23.7g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Beans	Lentils	Diff
Energy
Energy	—	352 kcal
Macronutrients
Water	0 g	8.26 g	-100%
Protein	23.7 g	24.6 g	-4%
Total lipid (fat)	1.24 g	1.06 g	+17%
Carbohydrate, by difference	—	63.3 g
Fiber, total dietary	4.10 g	10.7 g	-62%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	—	0.154 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	—	0.193 g
Fatty acids, total trans	—	0 g
Cholesterol	—	0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	—	4.50 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	—	0.873 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	—	0.211 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	—	2.61 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	—	2.14 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	—	0.540 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	—	479 ug
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	—	0 ug
Choline, total	—	96.4 mg
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	—	0 ug
Vitamin A, RAE	—	2.00 ug
Carotene, beta	—	23.0 ug
Carotene, alpha	—	0 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	—	0.490 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	—	0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	161 mg	35.0 mg	+360%
Iron, Fe	5.40 mg	6.51 mg	-17%
Magnesium, Mg	170 mg	47.0 mg	+262%
Phosphorus, P	507 mg	281 mg	+80%
Potassium, K	1510 mg	677 mg	+123%
Sodium, Na	—	6.00 mg
Zinc, Zn	3.43 mg	3.27 mg	+5%
Copper, Cu	0.978 mg	0.754 mg	+30%
Manganese, Mn	1.78 mg	1.39 mg	+28%
Selenium, Se	—	0.100 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy	—	1473 kj
Ash	—	2.71 g
Total Sugars	—	2.03 g
Sucrose	—	1.47 g
Glucose	—	0 g
Fructose	—	0.270 g
Lactose	—	0 g
Maltose	—	0.300 g
Galactose	—	0 g
Starch	38.5 g	49.9 g	-23%
Sulfur, S	219 mg	—
Nickel, Ni	186 ug	—
Molybdenum, Mo	515 ug	—
Cobalt, Co	49.9 ug	—
Boron, B	1230 ug	—
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic)	—	479 ug
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	—	479 ug
Vitamin B-12, added	—	0 ug
Retinol	—	0 ug
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	—	0 ug
Vitamin A, IU	—	39.0 IU
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	—	0 ug
Lycopene	—	0 ug
Vitamin E, added	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol)	—	4.23 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	—	0 IU
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	—	5.00 ug
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	—	0 g
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	—	0 g
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid)	—	0 g
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid)	—	0 g
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	—	0 g
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	—	0.003 g
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	—	0.136 g
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	—	0.015 g
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	—	0.003 g
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	—	0.184 g
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	—	0.006 g
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	—	0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	—	0.526 g
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	—	0.414 g
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	—	0.112 g
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid)	—	0 g
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family)	—	0 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid)	—	0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid)	—	0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid)	—	0 g
Tryptophan (EAA)	—	0.221 g
Threonine (EAA)	—	0.882 g
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	—	1.07 g
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	—	1.79 g
Lysine (EAA)	—	1.72 g
Methionine (EAA)	—	0.210 g
Cystine (conditionally essential)	—	0.322 g
Phenylalanine (EAA)	—	1.22 g
Tyrosine (conditionally essential)	—	0.658 g
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	—	1.22 g
Arginine (conditionally essential)	—	1.90 g
Histidine (EAA)	—	0.693 g
Alanine	—	1.03 g
Aspartic acid	—	2.72 g
Glutamic acid	—	3.82 g
Glycine (conditionally essential)	—	1.00 g
Proline (conditionally essential)	—	1.03 g
Serine	—	1.14 g
Alcohol, ethyl	—	0 g
Caffeine	—	0 mg
Theobromine	—	0 mg
Daidzein	—	0.011 mg
Genistein	—	0.052 mg
Proanthocyanidin dimers	—	1.20 mg
Proanthocyanidin trimers	—	0.110 mg
Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers	—	0.030 mg
Flavonoids
(-)-Epicatechin	—	0 mg
(-)-Epicatechin 3-gallate	—	0 mg
(-)-Epigallocatechin	—	0 mg
(-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate	—	0 mg
(+)-Catechin	—	0.350 mg
(+)-Gallocatechin	—	0.140 mg
Isoflavones
Total isoflavones	—	0.063 mg
Purines
Purine, adenine	57.0 mg	104 mg	-45%
Purine, guanine	54.0 mg	82.0 mg	-34%
Purine, hypoxanthine	16.0 mg	20.0 mg	-20%
Purine, xanthine	44.0 mg	16.0 mg	+175%
Purines, total	171 mg	222 mg	-23%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Calcium, Ca +360% in Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) Magnesium, Mg +262% in Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) Potassium, K +123% in Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture) Phosphorus, P +80% in Beans, Dry, Pinto (0% moisture)

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