Calorie comparison
Peanuts vs Pinto Beans
Per 100 grams, pinto beans is the lighter choice by 424 calories, while peanuts 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 | Peanuts | Pinto Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 | 143 |
| Protein | 26 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 49 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
🥜 Peanuts
1 oz (28 g)
159 cal
7.3 g protein · 4.5 g carbs · 13.7 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, peanuts or pinto beans?
Per 100 g, peanuts has 567 calories and pinto beans has 143. Pinto Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, peanuts or pinto beans?
Peanuts has 26 g of protein per 100 g; pinto beans has 9 g. Peanuts wins on protein.
Is peanuts 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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