Raw Beef vs. Pinto Beans
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Pinto Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
pinto beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and pinto beans:
- Both raw beef and pinto beans are high in calories and potassium.
- Pinto bean has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Raw beef has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pinto bean contains more folate.
- Raw beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw beef and pinto beans are high in calories. Raw beef has 191% more calories than pinto bean - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pinto beans per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for pinto beans, 24:69:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 69% |
| Fat | 82% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw beef has less carbohydrates than pinto bean - pinto bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pinto bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw beef - pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pinto beans and raw beef contain similar amounts of sugar - pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 105% more protein than pinto bean - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and pinto bean has 99% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Pinto bean has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pinto bean has less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pinto beans and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw beef and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw beef has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pinto bean contains more folate. Both raw beef and pinto beans contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Raw Beef | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 0.272 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 9 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 163% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef and pinto beans contain similar amounts of iron - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw beef and pinto beans are high in potassium. Pinto bean has 26% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg 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 raw beef and pinto beans contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Raw Beef | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.158 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.158 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than pinto bean per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Pinto Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.596 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: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does raw beef or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw beef and pinto beans are high in calories. Raw beef has 190% more calories than pinto bean - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does pinto beans or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw beef has fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - pinto bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does raw beef or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 160% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does raw beef or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both raw beef and pinto beans are high in potassium. Pinto bean has 30% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.