Kidney Beans vs. Pinto Beans
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Pinto Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
pinto beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and pinto beans:
- Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kidney bean has more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in calories. Pinto bean is very similar to pinto bean for calories - pinto bean has 114 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is similar to pinto beans for protein, carbs and fat. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for pinto beans, 24:69:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 69% |
| Fat | 7% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pinto beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of carbs - pinto bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in dietary fiber. Kidney bean has a little more dietary fiber (9%) than pinto bean by weight - pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pinto beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of sugar - pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pinto beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of protein - pinto bean has 7g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pinto beans and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pinto beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Kidney beans and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kidney bean has more Vitamin K than pinto bean - kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kidney bean has more Vitamin B6. Both kidney beans and pinto beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Kidney Beans | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.272 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 23 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in calcium. Pinto bean has a little more calcium (9%) than kidney bean by weight - pinto bean has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Pinto beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of iron - pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in potassium. Pinto bean has a little more potassium (10%) than kidney bean by weight - pinto bean has 274mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kidney beans and pinto beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kidney Beans | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.132 G | 0.158 G |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.158 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kidney beans and pinto beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kidney Beans | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.217 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does pinto beans or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in calories. Pinto bean is quite similar to pinto bean for calories - pinto bean has 114 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does pinto beans or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pinto beans and kidney beans contain similar amounts of carbs - pinto bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pinto beans or kidney beans contain more calcium?
Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in calcium. Pinto bean has a little more calcium ( 10%) than kidney bean by weight - pinto bean has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
Does pinto beans or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both pinto beans and kidney beans are high in potassium. Pinto bean has a little more potassium ( 10%) than kidney bean by weight - pinto bean has 274mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.