Kidney beans vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kidney beans and navy beans?
- Kidney beans is richer in vitamin K, while navy beans are higher in fiber and vitamin B1.
- Navy beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 16% higher.
- Navy beans have 14 times less vitamin K than kidney beans. Kidney beans has 8.4µg of vitamin K, while navy beans have 0.6µg.
- Navy beans have a higher glycemic index (39) than kidney beans (22).
We used Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, navy, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.67 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
22.8 g
Water:
66.94 g
Other:
1.09 g
Protein:
8.23 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
26.05 g
Water:
63.81 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~8.23g
~equal in
Water
~63.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.278 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.098 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.49 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +264.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.4g | 10.5g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 8.4µg | 0.6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.237mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.4g | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.43mg | 0.527mg | 4% |
| Choline | 30.5mg | 44.7mg | 3% |
| Folate | 130µg | 140µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 53mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2.9µg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.36mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.278g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.22mg | 0.266mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.67g | 8.23g | 1% |
| Calories | 127kcal | 140kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.216mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 22.8g | 26.05g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.62g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.4g | 15.55g | N/A |
| Potassium | 405mg | 389mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.32g | 0.37g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.578mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.104mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.319mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.41mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.736mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.607mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.113mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.511mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 0.504mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.177g | N/A |
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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
19%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navy beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navy beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kidney beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans is cheaper (difference - $0.1)