Pinto Beans vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has 71% less carbohydrates than pinto bean.
- Bean sprout has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Pinto bean is a great source of potassium.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pinto bean is high in calories and bean sprout has 74% less calories than pinto bean - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to bean sprouts for fat. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for bean sprouts, 32:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 63% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprout has 71% less carbohydrates than pinto bean - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pinto bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 206% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and pinto beans contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pinto bean has 130% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 131 times more Vitamin C than pinto bean - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than pinto bean - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pinto beans and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Pinto Beans | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 385% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Pinto bean has 46% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Pinto bean is a great source of potassium and it has 84% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg 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 bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pinto bean has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.042 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 Pinto Beans or Bean Sprouts .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bean sprouts or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Pinto bean is high in calories and bean sprout has 70% less calories than pinto bean - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Is bean sprouts or pinto beans better for protein?
Pinto bean has 130% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprout has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bean sprouts or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.