Pinto Beans vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and pork:
- Both pork and pinto beans are high in calories and potassium.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pinto bean contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and pinto beans are high in calories. Pork has 161% more calories than pinto bean - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | ~ |
| Fat | 7% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than pinto bean - pinto bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pinto bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pinto beans and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 268% more protein than pinto bean - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and pinto bean has 98% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pinto bean has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than pinto bean - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pinto bean contains more folate.
| Pinto Beans | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 186% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Pork and pinto beans contain similar amounts of iron - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and pinto beans are high in potassium. Pork has 32% more potassium than pinto bean - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pinto bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than pinto bean per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 1.72 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and pinto beans are high in calories. Pork has 160% more calories than pinto bean - pork has 297 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Is pork or pinto beans better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 270% more protein than pinto bean - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Does pinto beans or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - pinto bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does pork or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both pork and pinto beans are high in potassium. Pork has 30% more potassium than pinto bean - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.