Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Red Kidney Beans VS Green Leaf Lettuce

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Red Kidney Beans	27%	3%	70%
Green Leaf Lettuce	30%	7%	63%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Green Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.2% 180kcal	0.73% 21.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.73% 0.71g	0.22% 0.21g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.32% 0.1g	0.089% 0.028g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	15% 0.24g	5.14% 0.082g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.89% 0.15g	0.2% 0.034g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	25% 32.3g	3.13% 4.07g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.63% 0.45g	1.53% 1.1g	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	0.84% 0.61g	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	% 0.51g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	27.6% 10.5g	4.85% 1.84g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	22% 12.3g	3.44% 1.93g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Green Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	58.3% 524μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	19% 0.23mg	8.27% 0.099mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.32% 0.082mg	8.72% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.12% 0.82mg	3.32% 0.53mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.24% 0.31mg	3.8% 0.19mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	13% 0.17mg	9.8% 0.13mg	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	46% 184μg	13.5% 54μg	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	14.5% 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	0.28% 0.043mg	2.08% 0.31mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	9.92% 12μg	149% 179μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Green Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.97% 39.7mg	5.1% 51mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	38% 0.34mg	4.57% 0.041mg	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	52% 4.17mg	15.2% 1.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	15% 63.8mg	4.4% 18.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	29.4% 0.68mg	15.4% 0.35mg	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	28.8% 201mg	5.87% 41mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17% 571mg	8.1% 275mg	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	0.19% 2.83mg	2.65% 39.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13.8% 1.5mg	2.3% 0.26mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.56% 95g	3.64% 135g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Red Kidney Beans VS Green Leaf Lettuce per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans vs Green Leaf Lettuce:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have 2.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Green Leaf Lettuce.
• While 5 oz of Raw Green Leaf Lettuce contain more Vitamin A, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 7.7 times more Vitamin C and 15 times more Vitamin K than Boiled Red Kidney Beans.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Boiled Red Kidney Beans as well as Raw Green Leaf Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Red Kidney Beans vs Green Leaf Lettuce:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have 8.3 times more Copper, 3.4 times more Iron, 3.5 times more Magnesium, 1.9 times more Manganese, 4.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium, 2 times more Selenium and 5.9 times more Zinc than Green Leaf Lettuce.
• While 5 oz of Raw Green Leaf Lettuce contain 1.3 times more Calcium and 1.4 times more Water than Boiled Red Kidney Beans.
• 5 ounces of Green Leaf Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have 8.5 times more Energy, 2.9 times more Omega 3, 7.9 times more Carbohydrate, 5.7 times more Fiber and 6.4 times more Protein than Green Leaf Lettuce.
• 5 ounces of Green Leaf Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Boiled Red Kidney Beans as well as Raw Green Leaf Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.