Pinto Beans vs Red Lentils – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing pinto beans to red lentils, we picked the pinto beans.
Why?
It was super-close!
In terms of macros, pinto beans have slightly more fiber and carbs, while they’re equal on protein, so we call that a modest win for pinto beans in that category.
In the category of vitamins, pinto beans have more of vitamins B1, B6, E, K, and choline, while red lentils have more of vitamins B2, B3, B5, B9, and C, for a 5:5 tie.
Looking at minerals, pinto beans have more calcium, magnesium, potassium, and selenium, while red lentils have more copper, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, for a 4:4 tie.
Adding up the sections, therefore, gives a very marginal victory to pinto beans—but as you can see, they’re very close and both have their merits, so by all means do enjoy either or both; diversity is good!
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