Pinto Beans vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and kimchi:
- Kimchi has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than pinto bean.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Pinto bean has more thiamin, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than kimchi.
- 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 Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pinto bean is high in calories and kimchi has 87% less calories than pinto bean - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to kimchi for protein. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 51% |
| Fat | 7% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kimchi has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than pinto bean - kimchi has 2.4g 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 244% more dietary fiber than kimchi - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi and pinto beans contain similar amounts of sugar - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pinto beans and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kimchi and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has more Vitamin K than pinto bean - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pinto bean has more thiamin, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pinto Beans | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 91% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 88% more iron than pinto bean - kimchi has 2.5mg 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 81% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg 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 kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pinto Beans | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pinto beans and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pinto Beans | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.104 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 Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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FAQ
Does kimchi or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Pinto bean is high in calories and kimchi has 90% less calories than pinto bean - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does kimchi or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kimchi has 7.4 times fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does kimchi or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.