Beech Mushroom vs. Kidney Beans
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Kidney Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
kidney beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and kidney beans:
- Both kidney beans and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than kidney bean.
- Beech mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, kidney bean contains more folate.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and protein.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kidney bean is high in calories and beech mushroom has 71% less calories than kidney bean - kidney bean has 121 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is heavier in carbs and similar to kidney beans for protein and fat. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for kidney beans, 26:67:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 67% |
| Fat | 4% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beech mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than kidney bean - kidney bean has 20.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 59 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 306% more protein than beech mushroom - kidney bean has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kidney beans and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kidney beans and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than kidney bean - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kidney beans and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kidney bean has more Vitamin K than beech mushroom - kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beech mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, kidney bean contains more folate. Both beech mushroom and kidney beans contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than beech mushroom - kidney bean has 58mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Kidney bean has 650% more iron than beech mushroom - kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both kidney beans and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 62% more potassium than kidney bean - kidney bean has 250mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kidney bean has more linoleic acid than beech mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.217 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.217 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) .
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FAQ
Does kidney beans or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Kidney bean is high in calories and beech mushroom has 70% less calories than kidney bean - kidney bean has 121 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Does kidney beans or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beech mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kidney bean - kidney bean has 20.8g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does kidney beans or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both kidney beans and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 60% more potassium than kidney bean - kidney bean has 250mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.