Pinto Beans vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and pinto beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than red bell pepper.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper has 70% less carbohydrates than pinto bean.
- Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pinto bean is high in calories and red bell pepper has 77% less calories than pinto bean - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 78% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 70% less carbohydrates than pinto bean - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and pinto beans are high in dietary fiber. Pinto bean has 162% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and pinto beans contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pinto bean has signficantly more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 1276 times more Vitamin C than pinto bean - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than pinto bean - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than pinto bean - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and pinto beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pinto beans and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Pinto Beans | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Pinto bean has 209% more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and pinto beans are high in potassium. Pinto bean has 30% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg 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 red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pinto beans and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pinto Beans | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pinto Beans or Red Bell Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Pinto bean is high in calories and red bell pepper has 80% less calories than pinto bean - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does red bell pepper or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pinto bean - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and pinto beans are high in potassium. Pinto bean has 30% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.