Beans vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans 143
Beans 237
Protein (g)
Beans 9.01
Beans 3.80
Carbs (g)
Beans 26.2
Beans 55.0
Fat (g)
Beans 0.650
Beans 0.030
Fiber (g)
Beans 9.00
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 9.01g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 143 vs 237 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt 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 | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 143 kcal | 237 kcal | -40% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 63.0 g | 40.6 g | +55% |
| Protein | 9.01 g | 3.80 g | +137% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.650 g | 0.030 g | +2067% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 26.2 g | 55.0 g | -52% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.00 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.109 g | 0.011 g | +891% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.106 g | 0.003 g | +3433% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.800 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.193 mg | 0.101 mg | +91% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.062 mg | 0.056 mg | +11% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.318 mg | 0.631 mg | -50% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.210 mg | 0.378 mg | -44% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.229 mg | 0.084 mg | +173% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 172 ug | 107 ug | +61% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.940 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 46.0 mg | 22.0 mg | +109% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.09 mg | 1.13 mg | +85% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 50.0 mg | 31.0 mg | +61% |
| Phosphorus, P | 147 mg | 74.0 mg | +99% |
| Potassium, K | 436 mg | 119 mg | +266% |
| Sodium, Na | 238 mg | 218 mg | +9% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.980 mg | 1.56 mg | -37% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.219 mg | 0.265 mg | -17% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.453 mg | 0.504 mg | -10% |
| Selenium, Se | 6.20 ug | 3.20 ug | +94% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 600 kj | 992 kj | -40% |
| Ash | 1.17 g | 0.580 g | +102% |
| Total Sugars | 0.340 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.340 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 15.1 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 172 ug | 107 ug | +61% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 172 ug | 107 ug | +61% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 5.00 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.50 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.106 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.106 g | 0.003 g | +3433% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.188 g | 0.006 g | +3033% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.078 g | 0.006 g | +1200% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.109 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.098 g | 0.036 g | +172% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.350 g | 0.129 g | +171% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.368 g | 0.151 g | +144% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.664 g | 0.319 g | +108% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.571 g | 0.286 g | +100% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.126 g | 0.040 g | +215% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.090 g | 0.035 g | +157% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.450 g | 0.201 g | +124% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.234 g | 0.113 g | +107% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.435 g | 0.196 g | +122% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.515 g | 0.246 g | +109% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.232 g | 0.100 g | +132% |
| Alanine | 0.348 g | 0.222 g | +57% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.00 g | 0.451 g | +123% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.27 g | 0.593 g | +114% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.325 g | 0.145 g | +124% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.352 g | 0.167 g | +111% |
| Serine | 0.453 g | 0.187 g | +142% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Potassium, K +266% in Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +173% in Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Protein +137% in Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Calcium, Ca +109% in Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
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