Fava Bean vs. Pinto Beans
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Pinto Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fava bean
versus
pinto beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and pinto beans:
- Both fava bean and pinto beans are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fava bean has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fava bean and pinto beans are high in calories. Fava bean is very similar to fava bean for calories - fava bean has 110 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is lighter in fat and similar to pinto beans for protein and carbs. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for pinto beans, 24:69:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 69% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of carbs - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fava bean and pinto beans are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean is very similar to fava bean for dietary fiber - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of sugar - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of protein - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fava bean and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fava bean has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both fava bean and pinto beans contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Fava Bean | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 0.272 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 104 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 75% more calcium than fava bean - fava bean has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of iron - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both fava bean and pinto beans are high in potassium. Fava bean is very similar to fava bean for potassium - fava bean has 268mg 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 fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.158 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.158 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fava bean and pinto beans contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fava Bean | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.152 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: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does fava bean or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fava bean and pinto beans are high in calories. Fava bean is quite similar to fava bean for calories - fava bean has 110 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does fava bean or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fava bean and pinto beans contain similar amounts of carbs - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does fava bean or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than fava bean - fava bean has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does fava bean or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both fava bean and pinto beans are high in potassium. Fava bean is very similar to fava bean for potassium - fava bean has 268mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.