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Pink beans
Calories & nutrition facts
mature seeds, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 343 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 42%
- Carbohydrate 51 g 19%
- Fat 1.1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Fibre 13 g 45%
- Sugars 2.1 g —
- Sodium 8 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.21 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 5.7 µg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.77 mg 64%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 1.9 mg 12%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.53 mg 31%
- Folate (B9) 463 µg 116%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 67.2 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 130 mg 10%
- Iron 6.8 mg 38%
- Magnesium 182 mg 43%
- Phosphorus 415 mg 33%
- Potassium 1464 mg 31%
- Zinc 2.6 mg 23%
- Copper 0.81 mg 90%
- Manganese 1.4 mg 60%
- Selenium 13 µg 24%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 343 | 21 g | 52 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 210 g | 720 | 44 g | 108 g | 2.4 g |
| 2 × cup | 420 g | 1441 | 88 g | 216 g | 4.7 g |
| ½ × cup | 105 g | 360 | 22 g | 54 g | 1.2 g |
| 3 × cup | 630 g | 2161 | 132 g | 324 g | 7.1 g |
| 4 × cup | 840 g | 2881 | 176 g | 433 g | 9.5 g |
Similar foods
- Red kidney beansmature seeds, raw337 kcal / 100 g
- Kidney beansall types, mature seeds, raw333 kcal / 100 g
- Red beansraw314 kcal / 100 g
- Pinto beansmature seeds, raw347 kcal / 100 g
- Light red kidney beansmature seeds, dry330 kcal / 100 g
- Black beansmature seeds, raw341 kcal / 100 g
- French beansmature seeds, raw343 kcal / 100 g
- Adzuki beansmature seeds, raw329 kcal / 100 g
- Royal red kidney beansmature seeds, raw329 kcal / 100 g
- White beansmature seeds, raw333 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pink beans
How do you cook dried pink beans?
Rinse and soak them in plenty of cold water overnight, then drain. Simmer in fresh water for about 60–90 minutes, until tender; add acidic ingredients such as tomatoes once the beans have softened.
Can you cook pink beans without soaking them first?
Yes. Rinse them, cover with plenty of fresh water and simmer until tender, usually about 1½–2 hours; check the water level and top it up if needed.
What dishes are pink beans used in?
They’re well known in Puerto Rican habichuelas guisadas: beans simmered with sofrito, often with tomato and seasoning, and served with rice. They also work in soups, stews and bean salads.
How should you store dried pink beans?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. Older beans can take longer to soften, so cook them until tender rather than relying only on the clock.
Can you use pinto beans instead of pink beans?
Yes, pinto beans are a good swap in stews and rice dishes, with a similar creamy texture. Pinto beans have 15.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 13 g in pink beans.
Are pink beans a source of iron?
Yes. Pink beans are a source of iron, with 6.8 mg per 100 g.
How much protein do pink beans provide?
A 100 g portion provides 21 g of protein. Pair them with rice or another grain for a filling meal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173748 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
