Baking Powder vs. Pinto Beans
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Pinto Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking powder
versus
pinto beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and pinto beans:
- Both baking powder and pinto beans are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baking powder is an excellent source of iron.
- Pinto bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than baking powder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baking powder and pinto beans contain similar amounts of calories - baking powder has 97 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baking powder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pinto beans per calorie. Baking powder has a macronutrient ratio of 0:98:2 and for pinto beans, 24:69:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baking Powder | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 69% |
| Fat | 2% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and pinto bean has 57% less carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baking powder and pinto beans are high in dietary fiber. Pinto bean has 150% more dietary fiber than baking powder - baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pinto beans and baking powder contain similar amounts of sugar - pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than baking powder - baking powder has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baking powder and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pinto beans and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pinto bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Baking Powder | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.052 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.272 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baking powder and pinto beans are high in calcium. Baking powder has 67 times more calcium than pinto bean - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Baking powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 514% more iron than pinto bean - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both baking powder and pinto beans are high in potassium. Baking powder has 35 times more potassium than pinto bean - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pinto bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.158 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.158 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baking powder and pinto beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baking Powder | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Baking Powder or Pinto Beans .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does baking powder or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Baking powder and pinto beans contain similar amounts of calories - baking powder has 97 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does baking powder or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and pinto bean has 60% fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does baking powder or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Both baking powder and pinto beans are high in calcium. Baking powder has 67 times more calcium than pinto bean - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does baking powder or pinto beans contain more iron?
Baking powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 510% more iron than pinto bean - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron in 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
Does baking powder or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both baking powder and pinto beans are high in potassium. Baking powder has 35 times more potassium than pinto bean - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.