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Black beans vs pinto beans
Black beans and pinto beans have the same estimated satiety score: 5 out of 5. Their protein per calorie, calories, and fiber per 100 g are very close.
Two kinds of beans.
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- USDA FDC 173735 and 175200
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Key differences
- They provide similar protein per calorie: 6.7 g per 100 kcal for black beans and 6.3 g for pinto beans.
- Their energy density is similar: 132 kcal per 100 g for black beans and 143 for pinto beans.
- They have similar fiber: 8.7 g per 100 g for black beans and 9 g for pinto beans.
Comparison per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Black beansserving: 150 g (5.5 oz) | Pinto beansserving: 150 g (5.5 oz) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)198 kcal per serving | 143 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)215 kcal per serving | +11 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)+17 kcal per serving |
| Protein | 8.9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)13.3 g per serving | 9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)13.5 g per serving | +0.2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)+0.2 g per serving |
| Carbohydrates | 23.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)35.6 g per serving | 26.2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)39.3 g per serving | +2.5 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)+3.8 g per serving |
| of which sugars | 0.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)0.5 g per serving | 0.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)0.5 g per serving | 0 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)0 g per serving |
| Fiber | 8.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)13.1 g per serving | 9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)13.5 g per serving | +0.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)+0.4 g per serving |
| Fat | 0.5 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)0.8 g per serving | 0.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)1 g per serving | +0.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)+0.2 g per serving |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)0.2 g per serving | 0.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)0.2 g per serving | 0 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)0 g per serving |
| Water | 65.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)98.6 g per serving | 63 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)94.5 g per serving | −2.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−4 g per serving |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.7 g | 6.3 g | −0.4 g |
| Estimated satiety (1 to 5) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 0 |
In bold, the value more favorable to satiety when the gap is clear. Difference: Pinto beans minus Black beans. Source: USDA FDC 173735 and 175200.
Per typical serving
With typical servings, 150 g (5.5 oz) of black beans have about 198 kcal and 13.3 g of protein, and 150 g (5.5 oz) of pinto beans about 215 kcal and 13.5 g.
To get 20 g of protein you would need about 226 g of black beans (298 kcal) or about 222 g of pinto beans (317 kcal).
Which is more filling?
Black beans and pinto beans have the same estimated satiety score: 5 out of 5.
- Black beans: Low energy density; moderate protein per calorie; a lot of fiber per calorie.
- Pinto beans: Low energy density; moderate protein per calorie; a lot of fiber per calorie.
The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.
When to choose each one
Black beans
On the numbers they do not stand out from pinto beans in protein, calories, or fiber, so taste, price, or habit can decide.
Pinto beans
On the numbers they do not stand out from black beans in protein, calories, or fiber, so taste, price, or habit can decide.
On a GLP-1 medication
Black beans. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “May cause bloating”: it can cause gas or bloating in some people, and on a GLP-1 medication that feeling can be more noticeable.
Pinto beans. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “May cause bloating”: it can cause gas or bloating in some people, and on a GLP-1 medication that feeling can be more noticeable.
Full food pages
- Black beans: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.
- Pinto beans: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.
Other comparisons
Sources
Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt (FDC ID 173735).accessed .
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt (FDC ID 175200).accessed .