Ingredient swap
Pinto Beans vs Split Peas
Pinto Beans has 21.4 g protein and 347 calories per 100 g; split peas has 23.1 g and 364. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pinto beans (193 g) ≈ 1 cup of split peas.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Pinto Beans | Split Peas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 347 | 364 |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 23.1 gbetter |
| Carbs | 62.6 g | 61.6 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 3.9 g |
| Fiber | 15.5 g | 25.5 gbetter |
| Sugar | 2.1 gbetter | 8 g |
| Sodium | 12 mgbetter | 15 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 193 g | 196 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 split peas instead of pinto beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pinto beans (193 g) ≈ 1 cup of split peas.
Which has more protein?
Split Peas, with 23.1 g per 100 g versus 21.4 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pinto Beans, with 347 calories per 100 g.