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Fiber content

Fiber in Pinto Beans

A 1 cup serving of pinto beans contains 15.5 g of dietary fiberan excellent source of fiber, about 55% of a 28 g daily target.

15.5 g
per 1 cup

Fiber breakdown

Soluble 2.8 g (18%)Insoluble 12.7 g (82%)
Serving1 cup
Total fiber15.5 g
Soluble fiber2.8 g
Insoluble fiber12.7 g
Share of 28 g daily target55%
CategoryLegumes & beans
Food typeWhole food
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How much fiber is in pinto beans?

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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