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Pasta vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pasta and Pinto beans?

  • Pasta is higher in Vitamin B2, yet Pinto beans is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Pinto beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 27% more.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pasta
Pasta
0
:
10
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1716.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Pinto beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 79% 36% 63% 39% 1% 27% 73% 60% 34%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1716.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pasta
Pasta
5
:
7
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.5%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Pinto beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 3% 49% 15% 6% 13% 53% 129% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.5%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.193

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Other +277.4%
Equal in Carbs - 26.22
Equal in Water - 62.95
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Pinto beans
9% 26% 63%
Protein: 9.01 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 26.22 g
Water: 62.95 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Other +277.4%
Equal in Carbs - 26.22
Equal in Water - 62.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
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2
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.136
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.133
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Pinto beans
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.235 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.136
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.133

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Pinto beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Pinto beans Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 17.22g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 9.01g Pinto beans
Fats 1.05g 0.65g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 26.22g Pinto beans
Calories 131kcal 143kcal Pinto beans
Starch 15.15g Pinto beans
Sugar 0.34g Pasta
Fiber 9g Pinto beans
Calcium 6mg 46mg Pinto beans
Iron 1.14mg 2.09mg Pinto beans
Magnesium 18mg 50mg Pinto beans
Phosphorus 63mg 147mg Pinto beans
Potassium 24mg 436mg Pinto beans
Sodium 6mg 1mg Pinto beans
Zinc 0.56mg 0.98mg Pinto beans
Copper 0.093mg 0.219mg Pinto beans
Manganese 0.224mg 0.453mg Pinto beans
Selenium 6.2µg Pinto beans
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.94mg Pinto beans
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.193mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.062mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.318mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.21mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.229mg Pinto beans
Folate 64µg 172µg Pinto beans
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pinto beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.108mg Pinto beans
Threonine 0.134mg 0.331mg Pinto beans
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.426mg Pinto beans
Leucine 0.348mg 0.765mg Pinto beans
Lysine 0.097mg 0.63mg Pinto beans
Methionine 0.079mg 0.117mg Pinto beans
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.531mg Pinto beans
Valine 0.217mg 0.519mg Pinto beans
Histidine 0.103mg 0.247mg Pinto beans
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Pinto beans
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.136g Pinto beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.133g Pinto beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.235g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Pinto beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
24%
Pinto beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
42%
Pinto beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Pinto beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175200/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.