Kidney beans vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between kidney beans and cereal?
- Kidney beans is richer in fiber, while cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 511% higher.
- Cereal has 5 times less fiber than kidney beans. Kidney beans has 6.4g of fiber, while cereal has 1.4g.
- Kidney beans is lower in sodium.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than kidney beans (22).
We used Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 | +121.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1434.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +660% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +472.7% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3830% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6572.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5024.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4888.3% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1670.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.6% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +423.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.3% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 6.288mg | 511% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 5.986mg | 451% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 34.06mg | 398% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 3.87mg | 293% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.578mg | 29.62mg | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 7.6mg | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 38.5mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 795mg | 35% |
| Folate | 130µg | 33% | |
| Carbs | 22.8g | 86.85g | 21% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 1.4g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.43mg | 0.79mg | 16% |
| Calories | 127kcal | 378kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 77mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 6.3µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.216mg | 0.137mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.4µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.5mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 8.67g | 6.06g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.278g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.4g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.32g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.22mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.104mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.319mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.41mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.736mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.607mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.113mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.511mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kidney beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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