Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Tahitian Taro VS Red Kidney Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Tahitian Taro	23%	18%	59%
Red Kidney Beans	26%	3%	71%

Macro Nutrients

	Tahitian Taro	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3% 87.3kcal	23% 669kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2% 1.92g	2.17% 2.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.22% 0.39g	0.96% 0.31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	15% 0.24g	44.4% 0.71g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	3.26% 0.55g	2.66% 0.45g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	10.5% 13.7g	94% 122g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	5.75% 4.17g	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	NA	79.4% 30g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	9.9% 5.54g	80% 44.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Tahitian Taro	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	22.5% 202μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.3% 0.12mg	101% 1.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	37.2% 0.48mg	33% 0.43mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	12.3% 1.97mg	26% 4.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.92% 0.25mg	31% 1.55mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17.7% 0.23mg	60.6% 0.79mg	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	4.47% 18μg	195% 782μg	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	212% 191mg	9.92% 8.93mg	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	2.78% 0.42mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	9.26% 11μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Tahitian Taro	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	25.6% 256mg	16.5% 165mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15.7% 0.14mg	154% 1.4mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.11% 4.37μg	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% 2.58mg	166% 13.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	22.2% 93mg	65.2% 274mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	13.5% 0.31mg	96% 2.2mg	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	12.8% 89.3mg	115% 806mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	35.4% 1203mg	79.3% 2697mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.53% 1.4μg	11.5% 6.35μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.6% 99mg	1.6% 24mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.62% 0.18mg	50.3% 5.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.7% 175g	0.63% 23.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Tahitian Taro VS Red Kidney Beans per 7 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Tahitian Taro vs Red Kidney Beans:

• 7 ounces of Tahitian Taro have more Vitamin A and 21.3 times more Vitamin C than Red Kidney Beans.
• While 7 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 9.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 6.3 times more Vitamin B5, 3.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 43.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Tahitian Taro.
• Both Tahitian Taro and Red Kidney Beans provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Tahitian Taro as well as Raw Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Tahitian Taro vs Red Kidney Beans:

• 7 ounces of Tahitian Taro have 1.6 times more Calcium, 4.2 times more Sodium and 7.5 times more Water than Red Kidney Beans.
• While 7 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 9.8 times more Copper, 5.1 times more Iron, 2.9 times more Magnesium, 7.1 times more Manganese, 9 times more Phosphorus, 2.2 times more Potassium, 4.6 times more Selenium and 31 times more Zinc than Raw Tahitian Taro.
• 7 ounces of Tahitian Taro lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 7.7 times more Energy, 3 times more Omega 3, 8.9 times more Carbohydrate and 8.1 times more Protein than Raw Tahitian Taro.
• 7 ounces of Tahitian Taro provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Raw Tahitian Taro as well as Raw Red Kidney Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in seven ounces.