Pinto Beans vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Pinto Beans and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pinto beans
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pinto beans and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and pinto beans are high in calories and potassium.
- Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than pinto bean.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pinto Beans (Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sprouted peas and pinto beans are high in calories. Sprouted pea has a little more calories (9%) than pinto bean by weight - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and pinto bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pinto beans is similar to sprouted peas for protein, carbs and fat. Pinto beans has a macronutrient ratio of 24:69:7 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pinto Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 72% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pinto bean has 25% less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pinto bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - pinto bean has 5.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pinto beans and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - pinto bean has 0.54g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 26% more protein than pinto bean - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and pinto bean has 7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sprouted peas and pinto beans are low in saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.16g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than pinto bean - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pinto bean has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than pinto bean - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pinto bean does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pinto Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.052 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.272 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pinto bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 75% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 70% more iron than pinto bean - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and pinto bean has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and pinto beans are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 39% more potassium than pinto bean - sprouted pea has 381mg 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 sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.158 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.158 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than pinto bean per 100 grams.
| Pinto Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.265 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 Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or pinto beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and pinto beans are high in calories. Sprouted pea has a little more calories ( 10%) than pinto bean by weight - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and pinto bean has 114 calories.
Does sprouted peas or pinto beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pinto bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and pinto bean has 20.2g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or pinto beans contain more calcium?
Pinto bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 63mg of calcium.
Does sprouted peas or pinto beans contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and pinto beans are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 40% more potassium than pinto bean - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and pinto bean has 274mg of potassium.