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Pinto Beans — BoiledC
Proteins · #27 of 34

Pinto Beans

Boiled · Plant Proteins

45/100C tier
Calories143
Protein9g
Fiber9g
Sodium1mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 45 out of 100, #27 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (99/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The workhorse legume — fiber and folate lead, protein holds up.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories143
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.7g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1mg0%
Dietary Fiber 9g32%
Protein 9g18%
Folate 172mcg43%
Magnesium 50mg12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg12%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 45

Clean label ×1599
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2077
Micronutrients ×3028
Protein ×2525
Omega-3 ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#27 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Pinto Beans healthy?

It grades C — 45 out of 100, #27 of 34 proteins in our system. The workhorse legume — fiber and folate lead, protein holds up.

How many calories are in Pinto Beans?

143 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Pinto Beans calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.