Pinto Beans vs. Soy Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Soy Protein Powder

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of pinto beans versus soy protein powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and soy protein powder:

  • Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Soy protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Soy protein powder is an excellent source of iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pinto beans and soy protein powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

Calories and Carbs

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Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in calories. Soy protein powder has 240% more calories than pinto bean - pinto bean has 114 calories per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to soy protein powder per calorie. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for soy protein powder, 57:30:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pinto Beans Soy Protein Powder
Protein 24% 57%
Carbohydrates 69% 30%
Fat 7% 13%
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carbohydrates

Pinto bean has 30% less carbohydrates than soy protein powder - pinto bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in dietary fiber. Soy protein powder has 22% more dietary fiber than pinto bean - pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Soy protein powder is high in sugar and pinto bean has 98% less sugar than soy protein powder - pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 22.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Soy protein powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 695% more protein than pinto bean - pinto bean has 7g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pinto beans and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of saturated fat - pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pinto beans and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Soy protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Pinto Beans Soy Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.052 MG 0.288 MG
Riboflavin 0.019 MG 0.164 MG
Niacin 0.272 MG 2.357 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.164 MG
Folate 24 UG 289 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in calcium. Soy protein powder has 183% more calcium than pinto bean - pinto bean has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

iron

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 802% more iron than pinto bean - pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

potassium

Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 241% more potassium than pinto bean - pinto bean has 274mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pinto bean per 100 grams.

Pinto Beans Soy Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.158 G 0.32 G
Total 0.158 G 0.32 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more linoleic acid than pinto bean per 100 grams.

Pinto Beans Soy Protein Powder
linoleic acid 0.115 G 2.381 G
Total 0.115 G 2.381 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pinto Beans or Soy Protein Powder .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does pinto beans or soy protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in calories. Soy protein powder has 240% more calories than pinto bean - pinto bean has 114 calories in 100g and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

Is pinto beans or soy protein powder better for protein?
Soy protein powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 700% more protein than pinto bean - pinto bean has 7g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Does pinto beans or soy protein powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pinto bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than soy protein powder - pinto bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

Does pinto beans or soy protein powder contain more calcium?
Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in calcium. Soy protein powder has 180% more calcium than pinto bean - pinto bean has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

Does pinto beans or soy protein powder contain more iron?
Soy protein powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 800% more iron than pinto bean - pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

Does pinto beans or soy protein powder contain more potassium?
Both pinto beans and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 240% more potassium than pinto bean - pinto bean has 274mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.