What is Pinto Beans? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Pinto Beans?

Pinto beans are a type of legume used in many cuisines around the world, but are most popular in Latin cooking. The pinto bean has a light brown speckled skin and cream colored interior. Its body is hard, oblong, round and less than a quarter of an inch in length. When cooked, pinto beans expand and become soft and starchy. It has a mild and savory nut flavor similar to a kidney bean. These flavors are enhanced with seasonings, such as salt and spices.

What does Pinto Beans Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

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water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Pinto Beans Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup138.5g

1/2 cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	158kcal	8%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	28g	9%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	8g	29%
Proteins	10g	13%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	331mg	14%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Pinto Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Pinto Beans contains 10 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Pinto Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Pinto Beans contains 28 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Pinto Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Pinto Beans contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Pinto Beans?

1 1/2 cup of Pinto Beans contains 5 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 1/2 cup of Pinto Beans?

There are 158 calories in 1 1/2 cup of Pinto Beans.

How many calories are in 1 Can (drained) of Pinto Beans?

There are 316 calories in 1 Can (drained) of Pinto Beans.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Pinto Beans?

There are 32 calories in 1 oz of Pinto Beans.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Pinto Beans?

There are 517 calories in 1 pound of Pinto Beans.