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Pinto beans vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pinto beans and Pasta?

  • Pinto beans is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Pasta is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Pinto beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 27% more.
  • Pinto beans has 18 times more Potassium than Pasta. While Pinto beans has 436mg of Potassium, Pasta has only 24mg.

We used Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
10
:
0
Pasta
Pasta
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%
Pinto beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 79% 36% 63% 39% 1% 27% 73% 60% 34%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
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.
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
7
:
5
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.5%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.5%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
2
:
1
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.124
Pinto beans
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.235 g
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.124

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pinto beans Pasta
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
24%
Pinto beans
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pinto beans
16%
Pasta

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