Pinto Beans vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and tomato:
- Both tomato and pinto beans are high in potassium.
- Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than tomato.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Tomato has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than pinto bean.
- Tomato has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pinto bean is high in calories and tomato has 84% less calories than pinto bean - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 74% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than pinto bean - tomato has 3.9g 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 358% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and pinto beans contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 136 times more Vitamin C than pinto bean - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than pinto bean - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than pinto bean - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than pinto bean - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pinto beans and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Pinto Beans | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Pinto bean has 393% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and pinto beans are high in potassium. Tomato is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg 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 tomato per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pinto beans and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pinto Beans | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.08 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 Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Pinto bean is high in calories and tomato has 80% less calories than pinto bean - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does tomato or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does tomato or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both tomato and pinto beans are high in potassium. Tomato is very similar to tomato for potassium - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.