Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Laver Seaweed VS Red Kidney Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Laver Seaweed	50%	5%	45%
Red Kidney Beans	26%	3%	71%

Macro Nutrients

	Laver Seaweed	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.7% 49.6kcal	16.5% 478kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.41% 0.4g	1.55% 1.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.27% 0.086g	0.68% 0.22g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.089% 0.001g	31.7% 0.51g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.033% 0.006g	1.9% 0.32g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.57% 7.24g	67% 87g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.96% 0.69g	4.1% 2.98g	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	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	1.1% 0.43g	56.7% 21.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	14.7% 8.24g	57% 32g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Laver Seaweed	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	41% 369μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.6% 0.14mg	72% 0.86mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	48.6% 0.63mg	23.4% 0.3mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13% 2.1mg	18.7% 3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	14.8% 0.74mg	22% 1.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17.3% 0.23mg	43.3% 0.56mg	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	51.7% 207μg	140% 558μg	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	61.4% 55.3mg	7.1% 6.38mg	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	9.45% 1.4mg	2% 0.3mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.72% 5.67μg	6.6% 7.94μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Laver Seaweed	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	9.92% 99mg	11.8% 118mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	41.6% 0.37mg	110% 0.99mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.078% 3.1μg	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	32% 2.55mg	119% 9.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	0.67% 2.83mg	46.6% 196mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	61% 1.4mg	68.5% 1.57mg	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	11.7% 82.2mg	82.2% 575mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	15% 505mg	56.7% 1926mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	8.25% 4.54μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.54% 68mg	1.13% 17mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13.5% 1.5mg	36% 3.95mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.26% 121g	0.45% 16.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Laver Seaweed VS Red Kidney Beans per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Laver Seaweed vs Red Kidney Beans:

• 5 ounces of Laver Seaweed have more Vitamin A, 2.1 times more Vitamin B2, 8.7 times more Vitamin C and 4.8 times more Vitamin E than Red Kidney Beans.
• While 5 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 6.2 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5, 2.5 times more Vitamin B6, 2.7 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.4 times more Vitamin K than Raw Laver Seaweed.
• 5 ounces of Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Laver Seaweed as well as Raw Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Laver Seaweed vs Red Kidney Beans:

• 5 ounces of Laver Seaweed have 4 times more Sodium and 7.2 times more Water than Red Kidney Beans.
• While 5 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 2.6 times more Copper, 3.7 times more Iron, 69 times more Magnesium, 7 times more Phosphorus, 3.8 times more Potassium, 4.6 times more Selenium and 2.7 times more Zinc than Raw Laver Seaweed.
• Both Laver Seaweed and Red Kidney Beans contain similar levels of Calcium and Manganese per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Laver Seaweed lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 9.6 times more Energy, 358 times more Omega 3, 12 times more Carbohydrate, 4.3 times more Sugars, 50.7 times more Fiber and 3.9 times more Protein than Raw Laver Seaweed.
• 5 ounces of Laver Seaweed provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Fiber
• Both Raw Laver Seaweed as well as Raw Red Kidney Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.