Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound California Red Kidney Beans VS Raw Amaranth

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
California Red Kidney Beans	29%	1%	70%
Raw Amaranth	14%	17%	69%

Macro Nutrients

	California Red Kidney Beans	Raw Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	51.6% 1497kcal	58% 1683kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.17% 1.13g	33% 32g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.51% 0.16g	20.7% 6.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	24% 0.38g	12% 0.19g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.44% 0.24g	73% 12.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	209% 271g	228% 296g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	10.6% 7.67g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0.063% 0.045g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 1.22g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 6.35g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	297% 113g	80% 30.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	197% 111g	110% 61.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	California Red Kidney Beans	Raw Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	200% 2.4mg	44% 0.53mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	76.4% 0.99mg	69.8% 0.91mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	58.4% 9.34mg	26% 4.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	70.8% 3.54mg	132% 6.62mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	139% 1.8mg	206% 2.7mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	447% 1787μg	93% 372μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	22.7% 20.4mg	21% 19mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	36% 5.4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	California Red Kidney Beans	Raw Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	88.5% 885mg	72% 721mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	554% 5mg	265% 2.4mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	530% 42.4mg	431% 34.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	173% 726mg	268% 1125mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	197% 4.54mg	657% 15mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	262% 1837mg	361% 2527mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	199% 6759mg	67.8% 2304mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	26.4% 14.5μg	154% 85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.33% 50mg	1.2% 18mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	105% 11.6mg	118% 13mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.44% 53.3g	1.4% 51.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: California Red Kidney Beans VS Raw Amaranth per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of California Red Kidney Beans versus 1 lb of Raw Amaranth to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of California Red Kidney Beans vs Raw Amaranth:

• 1 pound of California Red Kidney Beans has 4.6 times more Vitamin B1, 2.2 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Amaranth.
• While 1 lb of Uncooked Amaranth Grain contains 1.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw California Red Kidney Beans.
• Both California Red Kidney Beans and Raw Amaranth provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin C per one pound.
• Both Raw California Red Kidney Beans as well as Uncooked Amaranth Grain have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for California Red Kidney Beans vs Raw Amaranth:

• 1 pound of California Red Kidney Beans has 1.2 times more Calcium, 2.1 times more Copper, 1.2 times more Iron and 2.9 times more Potassium than Raw Amaranth.
• While 1 lb of Uncooked Amaranth Grain contains 1.6 times more Magnesium, 3.3 times more Manganese, 1.4 times more Phosphorus and 5.8 times more Selenium than Raw California Red Kidney Beans.
• Both California Red Kidney Beans and Raw Amaranth contain similar levels of Zinc per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of California Red Kidney Beans has 2 times more Omega 3, 3.7 times more Fiber and 1.8 times more Protein than Raw Amaranth.
• While 1 lb of Uncooked Amaranth Grain contains 28.1 times more Fat, 40.5 times more Saturated Fat and 50.7 times more Omega 6 than Raw California Red Kidney Beans.
• Both California Red Kidney Beans and Raw Amaranth offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per one pound.
• 1 pound of California Red Kidney Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6