Pinto Beans (Dried)
One level US cup of pinto beans weighs 193 g (6.8 oz). A tablespoon is 12.1 g. Per 100 g: 347 calories and 21.4 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g | 0.14 oz | 13.9 | 0.86 g | 2.5 g | 0.05 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.1 g | 0.43 oz | 42 | 2.6 g | 7.6 g | 0.15 g |
| ¼ cup | 48.3 g | 1.7 oz | 167 | 10.3 g | 30.2 g | 0.58 g |
| ⅓ cup | 64.3 g | 2.3 oz | 223 | 13.8 g | 40.3 g | 0.77 g |
| ½ cup | 96.5 g | 3.4 oz | 335 | 20.7 g | 60.4 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup | 193 g | 6.8 oz | 670 | 41.3 g | 121 g | 2.3 g |
| 2 cups | 386 g | 13.6 oz | 1,339 | 82.6 g | 242 g | 4.6 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak 8 hours, then simmer 1.5 to 2 hours.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 25% from protein, 72% from carbs and 3% from fat.
Pinto Beans gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 25% from protein, 72% from carbs and 3% from fat. One cup (193 g) has 670 calories, 41.3 g protein and 29.9 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of pinto beans?
One level US cup of pinto beans weighs about 193 g (6.8 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of pinto beans?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12.1 g, and one teaspoon about 4 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of pinto beans?
100 g has 21.4 g protein, 62.6 g carbs, 1.2 g fat and 347 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry pinto beans weigh after cooking?
About 240 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.4 times while the calories stay the same.