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Pinto beans

1 cup cooked pinto beans (171 g) per serving.

15.4g
protein per serving
Calories
245
per serving
Protein density
6.3
g per 100 cal
Calorie cost
15.9
cal per 1g protein
To hit 30g protein
1.9 cups
333g · 477 cal

Macro breakdown

Protein15.4g(25%)
Carbs44.8g(71%)
Fat1.1g(4%)
Fiber15.4g

Tips to maximize nutrition

1.Rinse canned Pinto beans to reduce sodium content by up to 40%
2.Soak dried varieties overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility
3.Combine with rice or grains for a complete protein source
4.Mash or blend into dips and spreads for versatile meal options
5.Store cooked portions in the freezer for quick meal additions

Pairs well with

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Brown rice
4.5g
218 cal
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Quinoa
8.1g
222 cal
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Avocado
1.3g
114 cal

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Black beans
1 cup cooked black beans (185 g)
15.2g
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Black-eyed peas
1 cup cooked black-eyed peas (165 g)
13.3g
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Chickpeas
1 cup cooked chickpeas (164 g)
14.6g

Frequently Asked Questions

Pinto beans contains 15.4g of protein per serving. This makes it an excellent high-protein choice with a protein density score of 6.3 (grams of protein per 100 calories).

You need approximately 1.9 servings of Pinto beans to reach 30g of protein, which would provide about 477 calories. This makes it easy to hit your protein target with a reasonable portion.

Pinto beans provides 15.4g of protein for 245 calories, giving it a calorie cost of 15.9 calories per gram of protein. This moderate ratio makes it a reasonable choice when balanced with other lean proteins.

Pinto beans contains 15.4g of fiber per serving. This makes it a high-fiber food that contributes meaningfully toward the recommended 30g daily fiber intake.

Pinto beans contains most essential amino acids but is typically low in methionine. Pairing with grains like rice, quinoa, or whole wheat creates a complete protein. You don't need to eat them in the same meal-throughout the day works fine.

Nutrition data sourced from USDA FoodData Central.

Last verified: 2025-02-16