Nutritional Value Of Pinto Beans

Pinto beans, also called the mottled beans, are scientifically called Phaseolus vulgaris. They belong to the group of other beans like kidney beans, navy beans and black beans. Rich in protein, pinto beans have a beige background strewn with scattered colors of reddish brown. They look like a painted work and hence are named pinto which in Spanish means “painted”. However, these colored splashes disappear when they are cooked and they turn into pink color with an attractive creamy texture. These are available in prepackaged containers as well as in bulk bins. Both dried and canned varieties of the pinto beans are available throughout the year. These are highly nutritious and contain fiber, vitamins, proteins, iron and several minerals. They are highly beneficial to heart and also help considerably to stabilize the blood sugar levels. Pinto beans score over the red meats in being virtually fat-free. In the below article, we bring you the entire nutrition facts of pinto beans which will prove very helpful to you.

Pinto Beans Nutrition Facts

Amount of Pinto Beans: 1 ounce (mature sprouted raw)

Total Weight of Lentils: 28 grams

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	1.5 g
Carbohydrates	3.2 g
Water	22.8 g
Ash	0.3 g
Fat	0.3 g
Calories
Total Calories	72.9 KJ
Calories From Fat	8.8 KJ
Calories From Carbohydrate	49.0 KJ
Calorie From Protein	15.1 KJ
Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber	3.2 g
Starch	3.2 g
Sugars	3.2 g
Sucrose	3.2 g
Glucose	3.2 g
Fructose	3.2 g
Lactose	3.2 g
Maltose	3.2 g
Galactose	3.2 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0.6 IU
Vitamin C	6.1 mg
Vitamin D	6.1 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)	6.1 mg
Beta Tocopherol	6.1 mg
Gamma Tocopherol	6.1 mg
Delta Tocopherol	6.1 mg
Vitamin K	6.1 mg
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Niacin	0.6 mg
Folate	33.0 mcg
Food Folate	33.0 mcg
Dietary Folate Equivalents	33.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	0.2 mg
Minerals
Calcium	12.0 mg
Iron	0.6 mg
Magnesium	14.8 mg
Phosphorus	26.3 mg
Potassium	86.0 mg
Sodium	42.8 mg
Manganese	0.1mg
Selenium	0.2 mcg
Copper	0.1 mg
Zinc	0.1mg
Fluoride
Proteins And Amino Acids
Tryptophan	15.4 mg
Threonine	61.6 mg
Isoleucine	65.2 mg
Leucine	106 mg
Lysine	83.7 mg
Methionine	15.4 mg
Cystine	16.8 mg
Phenylalanine	74.2 mg
Tyrosine	50.7 mg
Valine	75.6 mg
Arginine	80.1 mg
Histidine	41.2 mg
Alanine	61.0 mg
Aspartic acid	191 mg
Glutamic acid	179 mg
Glycine	50.7 mg
Proline	59.4 mg
Serine	78.7 mg
Hydroxyproline	78.7 mg
Saturated Fats
16:00	27.2 mg
17:00	27.2 mg
18:00	3.4 mg
19:00	3.4 mg
20:00	3.4 mg
22:00	3.4 mg
24:00:00	3.4 mg
Mono Unsaturated Fats
18:1 Undifferentiated	18.8 mg
18:1 c	18.8 mg
18:1 t	18.8 mg
20:01	18.8 mg
22:1 undifferentiated	18.8 mg
22:1 c	18.8 mg
22:1 t	18.8 mg
24:1 c	18.8 mg
Poly Unsaturated Fats	0.1 g
16:2 Undifferentiated	0.1 g
18:2 Undifferentiated	52.9 mg
18:2 n-6 c, c	52.9 mg
18:2 c, t	52.9 mg
18:2 t, c	52.9 mg
18:2 t, t	52.9 mg
18:2 i	52.9 mg
18:2 t not further defined	52.9 mg
18:03	93.5 mg
18:3 n-3, c, c, c	93.5 mg
18:3 n-9, c, c, c	93.5 mg
18:4 undifferentiated	93.5 mg
20:2 n-6 c, c	93.5 mg
20:3 undifferentiated	93.5 mg
20:3 n-3	93.5 mg
20:3 n-6	93.5 mg
20:4 undifferentiated	93.5 mg
20:4 n-3	93.5 mg
20:4 n-6	93.5 mg
20:5 n-3	93.5 mg
22:02	93.5 mg
22:5 n-3	93.5 mg
22:6 n-3	93.5 mg
Other Fats Total trans fatty acids	93.5 mg
Total trans-monoenoicfatty acids	93.5 mg
Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids	93.5 mg
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids	93.5 mg
Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids	52.9 mg

Buying & Storing Tips

You can buy pinto beans in prepackaged containers as well as in bulk bins. If you are buying the lentils in bulk bins, make sure that they are properly covered.
Buy pinto beans from stores that have a good turnover. This shall ensure maximum freshness of the beans.
Before buying pinto beans, make sure that there is no moisture content in them. Also ensure that there is no insect damage on the beans. Always go for whole beans and never buy the cracked ones.
Canned pinto beans are equally nutritious as the cooked ones. Besides, they taste great and so, can be the best alternative to the cooked ones.
If you are going for canned beans, go for the ones that do not contain extra salt or additives.
You should always store pinto beans in a cool, dry and dark place. If you store them this way, they will remain fresh for a period of minimum 12 months.
If you buy the beans at different times, take care to store them at different places. This is important because the beans bought at different times may feature varying stages of dryness and will need varying cooking times.
Cooked pinto beans generally stay fresh in the refrigerator for three days, provided they are kept in a covered container.

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