Frozen immature pinto beans (boiled without salt) have 162 kcal per 100 g. Same as salted minus sodium. At 162 kcal, closer to grains than vegetables calorically.
How should I track Beans, pinto, immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?
Beans, pinto, immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of fiber. For consistent tracking of Beans, pinto, immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.