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Corn vs. Kidney beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn and Kidney beans?

  • Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Kidney beans is higher in Folate, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Kidney beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 27% higher.
  • Kidney beans has 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Corn. Corn has 0.792mg of Vitamin B5, while Kidney beans has 0.22mg.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +340.8%
Contains more Manganese +157.5%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 84% 30% 60% 36% 1% 28% 72% 57% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +340.8%
Contains more Manganese +157.5%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Equal in Sodium - 1

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Folate +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 4% 40% 14% 11% 14% 28% 98% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Folate +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Protein +154.3%
Contains more Other +55.7%
Equal in Carbs - 22.8
Equal in Water - 66.94
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
9% 23% 67%
Protein: 8.67 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 22.8 g
Water: 66.94 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Protein +154.3%
Contains more Other +55.7%
Equal in Carbs - 22.8
Equal in Water - 66.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +859%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.278 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +859%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn Kidney beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Kidney beans Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 16.4g Corn
Protein 3.41g 8.67g Kidney beans
Fats 1.5g 0.5g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 22.8g Kidney beans
Calories 96kcal 127kcal Kidney beans
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 0.32g Kidney beans
Fiber 2.4g 6.4g Kidney beans
Calcium 3mg 35mg Kidney beans
Iron 0.45mg 2.22mg Kidney beans
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Kidney beans
Phosphorus 77mg 138mg Kidney beans
Potassium 218mg 405mg Kidney beans
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.62mg 1mg Kidney beans
Copper 0.049mg 0.216mg Kidney beans
Manganese 0.167mg 0.43mg Kidney beans
Selenium 0.2µg 1.1µg Kidney beans
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.03mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 1.2mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.16mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.058mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0.578mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.22mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.12mg Corn
Folate 23µg 130µg Kidney beans
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.4µg Kidney beans
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.104mg Kidney beans
Threonine 0.133mg 0.319mg Kidney beans
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.41mg Kidney beans
Leucine 0.358mg 0.736mg Kidney beans
Lysine 0.141mg 0.607mg Kidney beans
Methionine 0.069mg 0.113mg Kidney beans
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.511mg Kidney beans
Valine 0.191mg 0.5mg Kidney beans
Histidine 0.091mg 0.238mg Kidney beans
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.073g Kidney beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.039g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.278g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Kidney beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn
19%
Kidney beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
38%
Kidney beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Kidney beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173740/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.