Pinto beans are medium-sized, beige legumes with reddish-brown speckles that fade to a solid pink-brown color when cooked. They are a staple in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine.
Nutritionally, pinto beans are a source of plant protein and fiber. Per 100 g of canned beans with sodium added, drained and rinsed they provide about 117 kcal, 19.6 g of carbohydrates, 6.7 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat, and 7.1 g of dietary fiber.
Pinto beans are commonly eaten cooked, often in refried beans, burritos, and chili. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
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How much is in your serving of Pinto Beans (canned)?
Nutrition values apply to canned pinto beans with sodium added, drained and rinsed, per 100 g edible portion. A 171 g portion provides roughly 199 kcal using the existing energy value. The existing cup-to-weight estimate is unverified.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
116.6 kcal
19.6 g
6.7 g
1.3 g
1 cup cooked
171 g
199.4 kcal
33.5 g
11.4 g
2.2 g
1/2 cup cooked
86 g
100.3 kcal
16.9 g
5.8 g
1.1 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
116.6 kcal
Energy (kJ)
487.7 kJ
Protein
6.69375 g
Carbohydrates
19.6003 g
Fat
1.266 g
Dietary fiber
7.088 g
Sodium
201.6 mg
Calcium
55.23 mg
Potassium
209.6 mg
Magnesium
27.49 mg
Iron
1.284 mg
Zinc
0.6248 mg
Questions and answers
Pinto Beans (canned) nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in pinto beans?
Canned pinto beans with sodium added, drained and rinsed, provide about 117 calories per 100 g according to the current record.
Are pinto beans high in protein?
Canned pinto beans with sodium added, drained and rinsed, provide 6.69 g of protein per 100 g.
Are pinto beans high in fiber?
Canned pinto beans with sodium added, drained and rinsed, provide 7.09 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.
