Which is healthier, Pasta or Pinto Bean?

Pinto Bean wins in 9 out of 10 nutritional categories. Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein per 100g, while Pinto Bean has 143 calories and 9g protein.

How many calories are in Pasta vs Pinto Bean?

Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g, while Pinto Bean contains 143 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Pasta or Pinto Bean?

Pinto Bean has more protein with 9g per 100g compared to 5g.

Pasta vs Pinto Bean

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Pasta 1

9 Pinto Bean

Grains vs Legumes & Soy

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Pasta	Pinto Bean	Better
Calories	131kcal	143kcal	Pasta
Protein	5g	9g	Pinto Bean
Total Fat	1.1g	0.7g	Pinto Bean
Carbohydrates	25g	26.2g	Pinto Bean
Fiber	1.8g	9g	Pinto Bean
Sugar	0.6g	0.3g	Pinto Bean
Vitamin C	0mg	0.8mg	Pinto Bean
Calcium	7mg	46mg	Pinto Bean
Iron	0.5mg	2.1mg	Pinto Bean
Potassium	24mg	436mg	Pinto Bean

Macronutrient Breakdown

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

Pinto Bean

Protein: 9g Fat: 0.7g Carbs: 26.2g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.