Pinto beans are slightly smaller than kidney beans (about 3/8”-1” long). They have a light, buff-coloured background with a pinkish brown freckled pattern, which becomes a uniform pink when cooked. Their flavour has been described as earthy and full-bodied, and they have a mealy texture. Pinto beans are closely related to red kidney beans.
NUTRITION FACTS PER 2½ TBSP (35 G) | AMOUNT | % DAILY VALUE |
---|---|---|
Calories | 120 | – |
Fat | 0 g | 0% |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | – |
+ Trans Fat | 0 g | 0% |
Carbohydrate | 22 g | – |
Fibre | 5 g | 19% |
Sugars | 1 g | 1% |
Sugar Alcohol | – | – |
Protein | 7 g | – |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | – |
Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
Potassium | 500 mg | 11% |
Calcium | 40 mg | 3% |
Iron | 1.75 mg | 10% |