At a glance
- 5.7 g protein and 97 calories per 1/2 cup (85 g).
- 5.9 g protein per 100 calories: #249 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #30 of 39 in legumes & soy.
- 4.7 g fiber and 172 mg sodium per serving.
What is pinto beans like to eat?
Pinto beans are speckled beans that turn creamy and earthy when cooked. They are the classic bean for refried beans, burritos and chili, and they mash easily.
How can you eat more pinto beans?
Try this
Mash into refried beans with garlic and cuminFill burritos with rice and salsaSimmer into chiliSpoon over a baked potato with cheeseIs pinto beans good on a GLP-1?
Mashed pinto beans are soft and smooth, so a small spoonful in a tortilla or bowl can be an easy option. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does pinto beans compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinto beans | 1/2 cup | 5.7 g | 97 | 5.9 g |
| Black beans | 1/2 cup | 5.9 g | 98 | 6 g |
| Kidney beans | 1 cup | 15.4 g | 225 | 6.9 g |
| Black-eyed peas | 1/2 cup | 5.9 g | 96 | 6.1 g |
Close to pinto beans per calorie: pumpkin seeds (5.8 g), hemp seeds (5.7 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium, and look for no-salt-added cans if you cook with other salty ingredients.
What's the full nutrition for pinto beans?
| Nutrient | Per 1/2 cup (85 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 | 114 | |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 6.7 g | 11% |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 1.3 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 19.6 g | |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 5.5 g | 17% |
| Sugar | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 202 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.28 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Beans, pinto, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
