Kidney beans vs pinto beans: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: kidney beans scores 65/100 and pinto beans 65/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Kidney beans
127 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cooked: 177 g
Pinto beans
143 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cooked: 171 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesKidney beans127 vs 143 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even8.7 vs 9 g per 100 g
- More fiberPinto beans7.4 vs 9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.3 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even403 vs 436 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Kidney beans, 100 g | Pinto beans, 100 g | Kidney beans, 177 g | Pinto beans, 171 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 kcal | 143 kcal | 225 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 9 g | 15 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 26 g | 40 g | 45 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g | 9 g | 13 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.7 g | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 0.8 mg | 2.1 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 436 mg | 713 mg | 746 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 2.1 mg | 5.2 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 46 mg | 50 mg | 79 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 50 mg | 80 mg | 86 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg | 3.5 mg | 1.7 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.