Beans vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Beans, cannellini, dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans —
Beans —
Protein (g)
Beans 7.31
Beans 21.6
Carbs (g)
Beans 21.4
Beans 59.8
Fat (g)
Beans 1.30
Beans 2.20
Fiber (g)
Beans —
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, cannellini, dry — 21.6g vs 7.31g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, cannellini, dry scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beans | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.9 g | 12.3 g | +460% |
| Protein | 7.31 g | 21.6 g | -66% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.30 g | 2.20 g | -41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.4 g | 59.8 g | -64% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 60.3 mg | 143 mg | -58% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.30 mg | 6.67 mg | -80% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.5 mg | 154 mg | -83% |
| Phosphorus, P | 93.6 mg | 412 mg | -77% |
| Potassium, K | 209 mg | 1424 mg | -85% |
| Sodium, Na | 159 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.526 mg | 2.72 mg | -81% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.271 mg | 0.742 mg | -63% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.345 mg | 1.78 mg | -81% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 127 kcal | 345 kcal | -63% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 124 kcal | 337 kcal | -63% |
| Nitrogen | 1.17 g | 3.45 g | -66% |
| Ash | 1.02 g | 4.14 g | -75% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 7.40 g | — | |
| Starch | 13.1 g | 29.9 g | -56% |
| Resistant starch | 2.00 g | 33.0 g | -94% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Potassium, K -85% in Beans, kidney, light red, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed Magnesium, Mg -83% in Beans, kidney, light red, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed Zinc, Zn -81% in Beans, kidney, light red, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed Manganese, Mn -81% in Beans, kidney, light red, canned, sodium added, sugar added, drained and rinsed
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