DescriptionPinto beans*
Pinto beans can be recognized from their light brown color with dark brown spots. This is also where the name comes from, the Spanish word 'Pinto' means literally 'speckled'. They are especially popular in the United States and Mexico.
Pinto beans can be recognized from their light brown color with dark brown spots. This is also where the name comes from, the Spanish word 'Pinto' means literally 'speckled. They are especially popular in the United States and Mexico. Pinto beans are rich in fibre and proteins, what makes them perfectly suited as basis for a vegetarian or vegan meal. Besides that, they contain many essential minerals, like potassium, manganese and phosphorus.
| Nutritional value for 100 gr | ||
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 1333 | g |
| Energy (kcal) | 316 | g |
| Total carbohydrates | 47 | g |
| Of which sugars | 2 | g |
| Total fat | 1 | g |
| Of which saturated fat | 0 | g |
| Protein | 21 | g |
| Dietary fibre | 16 | g |
| Sodium | 12 | mg |
