Pinto Beans vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Brussels 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
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and pinto beans are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 56% less carbohydrates than pinto bean.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pinto bean is high in calories and brussels sprout has 62% less calories than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is similar to brussels sprouts for protein, carbs and fat. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for brussels sprouts, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 69% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 56% less carbohydrates than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and pinto beans are high in dietary fiber. Pinto bean has 45% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and pinto beans contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pinto bean has 107% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 849 times more Vitamin C than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin E than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pinto Beans | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and pinto beans are high in calcium. Pinto bean has 50% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprouts and pinto beans contain similar amounts of iron - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and pinto beans are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 42% more potassium than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pinto beans and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pinto Beans | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pinto bean has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.046 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Pinto bean is high in calories and brussels sprout has 60% less calories than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and pinto beans are high in calcium. Pinto bean has 50% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and pinto beans are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 40% more potassium than pinto bean - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.