Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams California Red Kidney Beans VS Red Leaf Lettuce

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	California Red Kidney Beans	Red Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	11.4% 330kcal	0.45% 13kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.26% 0.25g	0.23% 0.22g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.11% 0.036g	0.088% 0.028g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5.25% 0.084g	5.06% 0.081g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.32% 0.054g	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	46% 59.8g	1.74% 2.26g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	0.66% 0.48g	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	0.39% 0.28g	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	% 0.2g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	65.5% 25g	2.37% 0.9g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	43.5% 24.4g	2.38% 1.33g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	California Red Kidney Beans	Red Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	41.7% 375μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	44% 0.53mg	5.33% 0.064mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	17% 0.22mg	5.92% 0.077mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13% 2.06mg	2% 0.32mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	15.6% 0.78mg	2.88% 0.14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	30.5% 0.4mg	7.7% 0.1mg	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	99% 394μg	9% 36μg	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	5% 4.5mg	4.1% 3.7mg	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% 0.15mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	117% 140μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	California Red Kidney Beans	Red Leaf Lettuce	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	19.5% 195mg	3.3% 33mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	122% 1.1mg	3.1% 0.028mg	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	117% 9.35mg	15% 1.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	38% 160mg	2.86% 12mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	43.5% 1mg	8.83% 0.2mg	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	58% 405mg	4% 28mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	44% 1490mg	5.5% 187mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.8% 3.2μg	2.73% 1.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.73% 11mg	1.67% 25mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	23% 2.55mg	1.8% 0.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.32% 11.8g	2.6% 96g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: California Red Kidney Beans VS Red Leaf Lettuce per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of California Red Kidney Beans versus 100 g of Red Leaf Lettuce to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of California Red Kidney Beans vs Red Leaf Lettuce:

• 100 grams of California Red Kidney Beans have 8.3 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 6.4 times more Vitamin B3, 5.4 times more Vitamin B5, 4 times more Vitamin B6, 10.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.2 times more Vitamin C than Red Leaf Lettuce.
• While 100 g of Raw Red Leaf Lettuce contain more Vitamin A than Raw California Red Kidney Beans.
• 100 grams of California Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw California Red Kidney Beans as well as Raw Red Leaf Lettuce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for California Red Kidney Beans vs Red Leaf Lettuce:

• 100 grams of California Red Kidney Beans have 5.9 times more Calcium, 39.3 times more Copper, 7.8 times more Iron, 13.3 times more Magnesium, 4.9 times more Manganese, 14.5 times more Phosphorus, 8 times more Potassium, 2.1 times more Selenium and 12.8 times more Zinc than Red Leaf Lettuce.
• While 100 g of Raw Red Leaf Lettuce contain 8.1 times more Water than Raw California Red Kidney Beans.
• 100 grams of Red Leaf Lettuce lack sufficient amounts of Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of California Red Kidney Beans have 25.4 times more Energy, 26.5 times more Carbohydrate, 27.7 times more Fiber and 18.3 times more Protein than Red Leaf Lettuce.
• Both California Red Kidney Beans and Red Leaf Lettuce offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Red Leaf Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate
• Both Raw California Red Kidney Beans as well as Raw Red Leaf Lettuce provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 100 grams.