Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Boiled Red Kidney Beans VS Cooked Amaranth

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Red Kidney Beans	27%	3%	70%
Cooked Amaranth	15%	14%	71%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Cooked Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	8.7% 252kcal	6.98% 202kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.02% 0.99g	3.23% 3.14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.45% 0.14g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	21% 0.33g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.25% 0.21g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	35% 45.2g	28.5% 37g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.88% 0.64g	NA	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	38.6% 14.7g	11% 4.17g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	30.7% 17.2g	13.5% 7.54g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Cooked Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	26.5% 0.32mg	2.5% 0.03mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.85% 0.12mg	3.36% 0.044mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.17% 1.15mg	2.9% 0.47mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.73% 0.44mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	18.3% 0.24mg	17.2% 0.22mg	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	64.5% 258μg	11% 43.7μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	2.65% 2.4mg	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.4% 0.06mg	2.5% 0.38mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	14% 16.7μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Cooked Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.56% 55.6mg	9.33% 93mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	53.4% 0.48mg	33% 0.3mg	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	73% 5.83mg	52% 4.17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	21.3% 89.3mg	30.7% 129mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	41% 0.95mg	73.7% 1.7mg	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	40.3% 282mg	42% 294mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	23.5% 800mg	7.88% 268mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.33% 2.4μg	20% 11μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	0.79% 12mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	19.3% 2.12mg	15.5% 1.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.6% 133g	4.03% 149g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Red Kidney Beans VS Cooked Amaranth per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Boiled Red Kidney Beans versus 7 oz of Cooked Amaranth to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans vs Cooked Amaranth:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have 10.7 times more Vitamin B1, 2.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B3 and 5.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Amaranth.
• Both Boiled Red Kidney Beans and Cooked Amaranth provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cooked Amaranth have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3
• Both Boiled Red Kidney Beans as well as Cooked Amaranth Grain have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Boiled Red Kidney Beans vs Cooked Amaranth:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have 1.6 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Iron, 3 times more Potassium and 1.2 times more Zinc than Cooked Amaranth.
• While 7 oz of Cooked Amaranth Grain contain 1.7 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 1.8 times more Manganese and 4.6 times more Selenium than Boiled Red Kidney Beans.
• Both Boiled Red Kidney Beans and Cooked Amaranth contain similar levels of Phosphorus per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have 1.2 times more Energy, 1.2 times more Carbohydrate, 3.5 times more Fiber and 2.3 times more Protein than Cooked Amaranth.