Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Taro Shoots VS Boiled Red Kidney Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Taro Shoots	27%	6%	67%
Boiled Red Kidney Beans	27%	3%	70%

Macro Nutrients

	Taro Shoots	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.38% 11kcal	4.38% 127kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.093% 0.09g	0.52% 0.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.056% 0.018g	0.23% 0.072g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.69% 0.011g	10.5% 0.17g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.15% 0.026g	0.63% 0.11g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	1.8% 2.32g	17.5% 23g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	0.44% 0.32g	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	19.5% 7.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.64% 0.92g	15.5% 8.67g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Taro Shoots	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.33% 3μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.33% 0.04mg	13.3% 0.16mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.85% 0.05mg	4.46% 0.058mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5% 0.8mg	3.6% 0.58mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	1.5% 0.075mg	4.4% 0.22mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	8.54% 0.11mg	9.23% 0.12mg	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	0.75% 3μg	32.5% 130μg	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	23.3% 21mg	1.33% 1.2mg	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	0.2% 0.03mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	7% 8.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Taro Shoots	Boiled Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.2% 12mg	2.8% 28mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	9.78% 0.088mg	27% 0.24mg	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	7.5% 0.6mg	36.8% 2.94mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	1.9% 8mg	10.7% 45mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	5.3% 0.12mg	20.7% 0.48mg	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	4% 28mg	20.3% 142mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.76% 332mg	12% 403mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.64% 0.9μg	2.2% 1.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.067% 1mg	0.13% 2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.64% 0.51mg	9.73% 1.07mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.6% 96g	1.8% 67g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Taro Shoots VS Boiled Red Kidney Beans per 100 g

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Taro Shoots vs Boiled Red Kidney Beans:

• 100 grams of Taro Shoots have 1.4 times more Vitamin B3 and 17.5 times more Vitamin C than Boiled Red Kidney Beans.
• While 100 g of Boiled Red Kidney Beans contain 4 times more Vitamin B1, 2.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 43.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Taro Shoots.
• Both Taro Shoots and Boiled Red Kidney Beans provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B6 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Taro Shoots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
• 100 grams of Boiled Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Boiled Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Taro Shoots vs Boiled Red Kidney Beans:

• 100 grams of Taro Shoots have 1.4 times more Water than Boiled Red Kidney Beans.
• While 100 g of Boiled Red Kidney Beans contain 2.3 times more Calcium, 2.8 times more Copper, 4.9 times more Iron, 5.6 times more Magnesium, 3.9 times more Manganese, 5.1 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Selenium and 2.1 times more Zinc than Raw Taro Shoots.
• Both Taro Shoots and Boiled Red Kidney Beans contain similar levels of Potassium per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Taro Shoots lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g of Boiled Red Kidney Beans contain 11.5 times more Energy, 15.3 times more Omega 3, 9.8 times more Carbohydrate and 9.4 times more Protein than Raw Taro Shoots.
• 100 grams of Taro Shoots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Carbohydrate and Protein
• Both Raw Taro Shoots as well as Boiled Red Kidney Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 100 grams.