Pinto Beans
Pinto beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre, as are most other beans. In addition to lowering cholesterol, pinto beans’ high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.
When combined with whole grains such as brown rice, pinto beans provide virtually fat-free, high-quality protein. But this is far from all pinto beans have to offer. Pinto beans are also an excellent source of molybdenum, a very good source of folate, and a good source of protein, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 as well as the minerals copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.
| Nutritional Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 100g |
| Calories | 86 |
| Calories from fat | 1.8 |
| *Daily Value (%) | |
| Total Fat 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat 0 g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 0 g | – |
| Monounsaturated fat 0 g | – |
| Trans fat 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | – |
| Sodium 309.61 mg | 13% |
| Potassium 0 mg | – |
| Total Carbohydrates 24.79 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber 0.12 g | 0% |
| Sugar 2.68 g | – |
| Protein 5.37 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3% |
| Calcium | 28% |
| Iron | 4% |