Ingredient swap
Pinto Beans vs Red Lentils
Pinto Beans has 21.4 g protein and 347 calories per 100 g; red lentils has 24 g and 358. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pinto beans (193 g) ≈ 1 cup of red lentils.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Pinto Beans | Red Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 347 | 358 |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 24 gbetter |
| Carbs | 62.6 g | 63 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Fiber | 15.5 gbetter | 10.8 g |
| Sugar | 2.1 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 7 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 193 g | 192 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use red lentils instead of pinto beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pinto beans (193 g) ≈ 1 cup of red lentils.
Which has more protein?
Red Lentils, with 24 g per 100 g versus 21.4 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pinto Beans, with 347 calories per 100 g.