Ingredient swap
Mung Beans vs Pinto Beans
Mung Beans has 23.9 g protein and 347 calories per 100 g; pinto beans has 21.4 g and 347. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of mung beans (207 g) ≈ 1 cup of pinto beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Mung Beans | Pinto Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 347 | 347 |
| Protein | 23.9 gbetter | 21.4 g |
| Carbs | 62.6 g | 62.6 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 16.3 g | 15.5 g |
| Sugar | 6.6 g | 2.1 gbetter |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 12 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 207 g | 193 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use pinto beans instead of mung beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of mung beans (207 g) ≈ 1 cup of pinto beans.
Which has more protein?
Mung Beans, with 23.9 g per 100 g versus 21.4 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mung Beans, with 347 calories per 100 g.