Beans vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans 127
Beans 237
Protein (g)
Beans 8.67
Beans 3.80
Carbs (g)
Beans 22.8
Beans 55.0
Fat (g)
Beans 0.500
Beans 0.030
Fiber (g)
Beans 7.40
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 8.67g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 127 vs 237 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 127 kcal | 237 kcal | -46% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.9 g | 40.6 g | +65% |
| Protein | 8.67 g | 3.80 g | +128% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.500 g | 0.030 g | +1567% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.8 g | 55.0 g | -59% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.40 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.072 g | 0.011 g | +555% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.039 g | 0.003 g | +1200% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.20 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.160 mg | 0.101 mg | +58% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.058 mg | 0.056 mg | +4% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.578 mg | 0.631 mg | -8% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.220 mg | 0.378 mg | -42% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.120 mg | 0.084 mg | +43% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 130 ug | 107 ug | +21% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 30.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 28.0 mg | 22.0 mg | +27% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.94 mg | 1.13 mg | +160% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 45.0 mg | 31.0 mg | +45% |
| Phosphorus, P | 142 mg | 74.0 mg | +92% |
| Potassium, K | 403 mg | 119 mg | +239% |
| Sodium, Na | 238 mg | 218 mg | +9% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.07 mg | 1.56 mg | -31% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.242 mg | 0.265 mg | -9% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.477 mg | 0.504 mg | -5% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.20 ug | 3.20 ug | -62% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 532 kj | 992 kj | -46% |
| Ash | 1.09 g | 0.580 g | +88% |
| Total Sugars | 0.320 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 130 ug | 107 ug | +21% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 130 ug | 107 ug | +21% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 5.00 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 8.40 ug | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.064 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.039 g | 0.003 g | +1200% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.275 g | 0.006 g | +4483% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.107 g | 0.006 g | +1683% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.168 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.103 g | 0.036 g | +186% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.365 g | 0.129 g | +183% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.383 g | 0.151 g | +154% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.693 g | 0.319 g | +117% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.595 g | 0.286 g | +108% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.130 g | 0.040 g | +225% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.094 g | 0.035 g | +169% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.469 g | 0.201 g | +133% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.244 g | 0.113 g | +116% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.454 g | 0.196 g | +132% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.537 g | 0.246 g | +118% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.242 g | 0.100 g | +142% |
| Alanine | 0.364 g | 0.222 g | +64% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.05 g | 0.451 g | +133% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.32 g | 0.593 g | +123% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.339 g | 0.145 g | +134% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.368 g | 0.167 g | +120% |
| Serine | 0.472 g | 0.187 g | +152% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Potassium, K +239% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Iron, Fe +160% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Protein +128% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Phosphorus, P +92% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
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