Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled California Red Kidney Beans VS Butterhead Lettuce

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	29%	1%	70%
Butterhead Lettuce	33%	12%	55%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	Butterhead Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.06% 176kcal	0.64% 18.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.13% 0.13g	0.32% 0.31g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.062% 0.02g	0.13% 0.041g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.83% 0.045g	7.35% 0.12g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.17% 0.028g	0.28% 0.048g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	24.4% 31.8g	2.43% 3.16g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	1.84% 1.33g	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	1% 0.72g	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	% 0.61g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	34.7% 13g	4.1% 1.56g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	23% 13g	3.4% 1.9g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	Butterhead Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	26% 235μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15.2% 0.18mg	6.73% 0.081mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.76% 0.088mg	6.76% 0.088mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.8% 0.77mg	3.16% 0.51mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.2% 0.31mg	4.25% 0.21mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	11.3% 0.15mg	8.94% 0.12mg	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	26.2% 105μg	26% 103μg	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	5.83% 5.24mg	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	1.7% 0.26mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	121% 145μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled California Red Kidney Beans	Butterhead Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	9.36% 94mg	4.96% 49.6mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	45.5% 0.41mg	2.5% 0.023mg	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	53% 4.22mg	22% 1.76mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	16% 68mg	4.4% 18.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	19.6% 0.45mg	11% 0.25mg	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	27.7% 194mg	6.7% 46.8mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17.5% 594mg	9.92% 337mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.1% 1.7μg	1.55% 0.85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	0.47% 7.1mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	11% 1.2mg	2.58% 0.28mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.56% 95g	3.66% 136g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled California Red Kidney Beans VS Butterhead Lettuce per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans versus 5 oz of Butterhead Lettuce to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans vs Butterhead Lettuce:

• 5 ounces of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans have 2.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Butterhead Lettuce.
• While 5 oz of Raw Butterhead Lettuce contain more Vitamin A and 3.1 times more Vitamin C than Boiled California Red Kidney Beans.
• Both Boiled California Red Kidney Beans and Butterhead Lettuce provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Boiled California Red Kidney Beans as well as Raw Butterhead Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled California Red Kidney Beans vs Butterhead Lettuce:

• 5 ounces of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans have 1.9 times more Calcium, 18.1 times more Copper, 2.4 times more Iron, 3.7 times more Magnesium, 1.8 times more Manganese, 4.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Potassium, 2 times more Selenium and 4.3 times more Zinc than Butterhead Lettuce.
• While 5 oz of Raw Butterhead Lettuce contain 1.4 times more Water than Boiled California Red Kidney Beans.
• 5 ounces of Butterhead Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Copper, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Boiled California Red Kidney Beans have 9.5 times more Energy, 10 times more Carbohydrate, 8.5 times more Fiber and 6.8 times more Protein than Butterhead Lettuce.
• While 5 oz of Raw Butterhead Lettuce contain 2.6 times more Omega 3 than Boiled California Red Kidney Beans.
• 5 ounces of Butterhead Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate
• Both Boiled California Red Kidney Beans as well as Raw Butterhead Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.