USDA-derived comparison
Pinto Beans vs Red Lentils
Pinto Beans leads for Vitamin E; Red Lentils answers with Folate, Iron and Phosphorus.
Who each is for: Choose pinto Beans for vitamin E. Choose red Lentils for folate and iron.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Red Lentils
Typical serving: a 60g dry portion (60g)
25/100
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.
| Nutrient | Pinto Beans | Red Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 358 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 26 g | 63 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 9 g | 11 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 668 mg |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 48 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 7.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 59 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 172 µg | 204 µg |
Servings differ: half a can of pinto beans is about 130g, a 60g dry portion of red lentils about 60g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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