Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Pinto Beans
Per 100 grams, pinto beans is the lighter choice by 410 calories, while cashews delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cashews | Pinto Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 143 |
| Protein | 18 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 44 g | 0.7 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 g fat
🫘 Pinto Beans
1 cup cooked (171 g)
245 cal
15.4 g protein · 44.5 g carbs · 1.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cashews or pinto beans?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and pinto beans has 143. Pinto Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or pinto beans?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; pinto beans has 9 g. Cashews wins on protein.
Is cashews or pinto beans better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward pinto beans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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