Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Canned Kidney Beans VS Common Cowpeas

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Kidney Beans	25%	6%	69%
Common Cowpeas	27%	3%	70%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Kidney Beans	Common Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.1% 119kcal	16.4% 476kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.88% 0.85g	1.84% 1.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.62% 0.2g	1.47% 0.47g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	7.26% 0.12g	17.6% 0.28g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.88% 0.15g	2.86% 0.49g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	16% 20.6g	65.5% 85g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.6% 2.62g	13.5% 9.8g	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	0% 0g	NA	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	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 2.62g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	16% 6.1g	39.5% 15g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	13.2% 7.4g	59.5% 33.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Kidney Beans	Common Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	0.47% 4.25μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	13.7% 0.16mg	101% 1.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.56% 0.072mg	24.6% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.64% 0.58mg	18.4% 2.94mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.9% 0.2mg	42.5% 2.13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	8.07% 0.1mg	39% 0.51mg	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	12.8% 51μg	224% 897μg	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	1.9% 1.7mg	2.36% 2.13mg	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	0.19% 0.028mg	3.7% 0.55mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.84% 5.8μg	5.9% 7.1μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Kidney Beans	Common Cowpeas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.8% 48mg	15.6% 156mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	21.3% 0.19mg	133% 1.2mg	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	20.7% 1.66mg	147% 11.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.1% 38.3mg	62% 261mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.4% 0.24mg	94% 2.17mg	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	18.2% 128mg	86% 601mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.9% 336mg	46.4% 1576mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	23% 12.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	28% 420mg	1.5% 22.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.93% 0.65mg	43.4% 4.78mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3% 111g	0.46% 17g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Kidney Beans VS Common Cowpeas per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Canned Kidney Beans versus 5 oz of Common Cowpeas to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Canned Kidney Beans vs Common Cowpeas:

• 5 oz of Raw Common Cowpeas contain 7.4 times more Vitamin B1, 4.4 times more Vitamin B2, 5 times more Vitamin B3, 10.9 times more Vitamin B5, 4.8 times more Vitamin B6, 17.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 19.5 times more Vitamin E than Canned All Types Kidney Beans.
• Both Canned Kidney Beans and Common Cowpeas provide similar amounts of Vitamin K per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Canned Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Canned All Types Kidney Beans as well as Raw Common Cowpeas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Canned Kidney Beans vs Common Cowpeas:

• 5 ounces of Canned Kidney Beans have 18.5 times more Sodium and 6.5 times more Water than Common Cowpeas.
• While 5 oz of Raw Common Cowpeas contain 3.2 times more Calcium, 6.3 times more Copper, 7.1 times more Iron, 6.8 times more Magnesium, 9.1 times more Manganese, 4.7 times more Phosphorus, 4.7 times more Potassium, 10 times more Selenium and 7.3 times more Zinc than Canned All Types Kidney Beans.
• 5 ounces of Canned Kidney Beans lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Common Cowpeas contain 4 times more Energy, 2.4 times more Omega 3, 3.2 times more Omega 6, 4.1 times more Carbohydrate, 3.7 times more Sugars, 2.5 times more Fiber and 4.5 times more Protein than Canned All Types Kidney Beans.
• 5 ounces of Canned Kidney Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6