Pinto Beans vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and chicken:
- Both chicken and pinto beans are high in calories and potassium.
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pinto bean contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more dha and dpa than pinto bean.
- Pinto bean has 18.6 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Pinto bean has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken and pinto beans are high in calories. Chicken has 66% more calories than pinto bean - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | ~ |
| Fat | 7% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than pinto bean - pinto bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pinto bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pinto beans and chicken contain similar amounts of sugar - pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 233% more protein than pinto bean - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pinto bean has 18.6 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and pinto beans are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pinto bean has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pinto beans and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than pinto bean - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pinto bean contains more folate.
| Pinto Beans | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 688% more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Pinto bean has 43% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken and pinto beans are high in potassium. Chicken has 147% more potassium than pinto bean - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more DHA and DPA than pinto bean per 100 grams. Both pinto beans and chicken contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pinto Beans | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than pinto bean per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 1.838 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: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does chicken or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken and pinto beans are high in calories. Chicken has 70% more calories than pinto bean - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Is chicken or pinto beans better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than pinto bean - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Does pinto beans or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - pinto bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 690% more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does chicken or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both chicken and pinto beans are high in potassium. Chicken has 150% more potassium than pinto bean - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.