Fiber breakdown
| Serving | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 15.5 g |
| Soluble fiber | 2.8 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 12.7 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 55% |
| Category | Legumes & beans |
| Food type | Whole food |
Food database · Legumes & beans
Fiber content
A 1 cup serving of pinto beans contains 15.5 g of dietary fiber — an excellent source of fiber, about 55% of a 28 g daily target.
| Serving | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 15.5 g |
| Soluble fiber | 2.8 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 12.7 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 55% |
| Category | Legumes & beans |
| Food type | Whole food |
Pinto Beans delivers 15.5 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup serving, which makes it an excellent source of fiber. That covers roughly 55% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, about 2.8 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 12.7 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central FNDDS 2021-2023; FDC ID 2707371; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Total fiber is from USDA FNDDS; soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.
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