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