USDA-derived comparison

Hummus vs Pinto Beans

Hummus leads for Vitamin E; Pinto Beans answers with Folate and Fiber.

Who each is for: Choose hummus for vitamin E. Choose pinto Beans for folate and fiber.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Hummus

Typical serving: 2 tbsps (30g)

14/100

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Pinto Beans

Typical serving: half a can (130g)

15/100

More folateMore fiber
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientHummusPinto Beans
Calories166 kcal143 kcal
Protein8 g9 g
Carbs14 g26 g
Fat10 g1 g
Fiber6 g9 g
Sat fat1 g0 g
Sodium379 mg1 mg
Potassium228 mg436 mg
Calcium38 mg46 mg
Iron2.4 mg2.1 mg
Magnesium71 mg50 mg
Zinc1.8 mg1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate83 µg172 µg

Servings differ: 2 tbsps of hummus is about 30g, half a can of pinto beans about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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