Real Food Equivalence
How KABO Measures Up
KABO is carefully formulated to match the vital nutrients found in everyday whole foods—without the hassle of measuring or cooking. By comparing each serving of KABO to real-food portions, you can see exactly how it helps you hit your nutritional goals. From protein and healthy fats to key vitamins and minerals, KABO’s blend is designed to support overall wellness and cardiovascular health in a convenient, ready-to-go format.
Comparing Real Foods with KABO's Nutrition Facts
Protein (23.11g, 50% RDA)
Soy Chunks (Nutrela): ~52g protein per 100g → 44g (½ cup dry).
Moong Dal (cooked): ~7g per 100g → 300g (1.5 cups cooked).
Chana Dal: ~8.9g per 100g → 260g (1½ cups cooked).
Peanuts (Roasted): ~25g per 100g → 92g (¾ Cup).
KABO = ½ cup dry soy chunks or 1½ cups chana dal. Eating 260g cooked lentils (1½ cups) matches KABO's protein!
Moong Dal (cooked): ~7g per 100g → 300g (1.5 cups cooked).
Chana Dal: ~8.9g per 100g → 260g (1½ cups cooked).
Peanuts (Roasted): ~25g per 100g → 92g (¾ Cup).
KABO = ½ cup dry soy chunks or 1½ cups chana dal. Eating 260g cooked lentils (1½ cups) matches KABO's protein!
Fats (3.79g, 5.65% RDA)
Avocado: ~15g fat per 100g → 25g (⅙ medium avocado).
Chia Seeds: ~31g per 100g → 12g (1 tablespoon).
Tahini: ~53g per 100g → 7g (½ teaspoon).
Walnuts: ~65g per 100g → 6g (2-3 walnut halves).
KABO’s fats = 2 walnut halves or 1 tbsp chia seeds. No need to eat ½ tsp tahini daily!
Chia Seeds: ~31g per 100g → 12g (1 tablespoon).
Tahini: ~53g per 100g → 7g (½ teaspoon).
Walnuts: ~65g per 100g → 6g (2-3 walnut halves).
KABO’s fats = 2 walnut halves or 1 tbsp chia seeds. No need to eat ½ tsp tahini daily!
Energy (217 kcal, 10.85% RDA)
Bananas: ~89 kcal per 100g → 244g (2.5 medium bananas).
Sweet Potatoes: ~86 kcal per 100g → 252g (1.5 medium potatoes).
Dates: ~277 kcal per 100g → 78g (4-5 dates).
Oats: ~389 kcal per 100g → 56g (½ cup dry oats).
KABO = 4 dates or ½ cup oats. Avoid eating 2.5 bananas for the same energy!
Sweet Potatoes: ~86 kcal per 100g → 252g (1.5 medium potatoes).
Dates: ~277 kcal per 100g → 78g (4-5 dates).
Oats: ~389 kcal per 100g → 56g (½ cup dry oats).
KABO = 4 dates or ½ cup oats. Avoid eating 2.5 bananas for the same energy!
Carbohydrates (22.65g)
White Rice (cooked): ~28g per 100g → 81g (⅓ cup).
Apples: ~14g per 100g → 162g (1.5 medium apples).
Quinoa (cooked): ~21g per 100g → 108g (½ cup).
Beets (cooked): ~10g per 100g → 227g (2.5 cups).
KABO’s carbs = ½ cup quinoa or ⅓ cup rice. No need to eat 2.5 cups beets!
Apples: ~14g per 100g → 162g (1.5 medium apples).
Quinoa (cooked): ~21g per 100g → 108g (½ cup).
Beets (cooked): ~10g per 100g → 227g (2.5 cups).
KABO’s carbs = ½ cup quinoa or ⅓ cup rice. No need to eat 2.5 cups beets!
Sodium (458.88mg, 22.95% RDA)
Pickles: ~1200mg per 100g → 38g (3-4 slices).
Miso Paste: ~3720mg per 100g → 12g (1 teaspoon).
Seaweed Snacks (nori): ~700mg per 100g → 66g (6-7 sheets).
Soy Sauce: ~5490mg per 100g → 8g (½ teaspoon).
KABO’s sodium = ½ tsp soy sauce or 3 pickle slices. Skip 6 seaweed sheets!
Miso Paste: ~3720mg per 100g → 12g (1 teaspoon).
Seaweed Snacks (nori): ~700mg per 100g → 66g (6-7 sheets).
Soy Sauce: ~5490mg per 100g → 8g (½ teaspoon).
KABO’s sodium = ½ tsp soy sauce or 3 pickle slices. Skip 6 seaweed sheets!
Vitamin A (as vitamin A)
Butternut Squash (cooked): ~558mcg per 100g → 134g (¾ cup).
Mango: ~54mcg per 100g → 1.4kg (impractical, but delicious!).
Red Bell Pepper: ~157mcg per 100g → 478g (4 medium peppers).
KABO’s 750mcg RAE = ¾ cup butternut squash, far easier than 4 peppers!
Mango: ~54mcg per 100g → 1.4kg (impractical, but delicious!).
Red Bell Pepper: ~157mcg per 100g → 478g (4 medium peppers).
KABO’s 750mcg RAE = ¾ cup butternut squash, far easier than 4 peppers!
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Strawberries: ~59mg per 100g → 51g (5-6 berries).
Papaya: ~61mg per 100g → 49g (¼ cup diced).
Brussels Sprouts (cooked): ~85mg per 100g → 35g (4 sprouts).
KABO’s 30mg Vitamin C = 5 strawberries or 4 Brussels sprouts!
Papaya: ~61mg per 100g → 49g (¼ cup diced).
Brussels Sprouts (cooked): ~85mg per 100g → 35g (4 sprouts).
KABO’s 30mg Vitamin C = 5 strawberries or 4 Brussels sprouts!
Vitamin D (as ergocalciferol)
Fortified Almond Milk: ~2.5mcg per cup → 2 cups.
UV-Exposed Portobello Mushrooms: ~13mcg per 100g → 38g (2 large caps).
KABO = 2 mushroom caps or 2 cups fortified milk for Vitamin D!
UV-Exposed Portobello Mushrooms: ~13mcg per 100g → 38g (2 large caps).
KABO = 2 mushroom caps or 2 cups fortified milk for Vitamin D!
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol acetate)
Avocado: ~2.1mg per 100g → 476g (2.5 avocados).
Hazelnuts: ~15mg per 100g → 67g (½ cup).
KABO’s 10mg Vitamin E = ½ cup hazelnuts, not 2.5 avocados!
Hazelnuts: ~15mg per 100g → 67g (½ cup).
KABO’s 10mg Vitamin E = ½ cup hazelnuts, not 2.5 avocados!
Vitamin B1 (as thiamin hydrochloride)
Green Peas (cooked): ~0.3mg per 100g → 333g (2 cups).
Acorn Squash (cooked): ~0.2mg per 100g → 500g (3 cups).
KABO’s 1mg B1 = 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, skipping 3 cups squash!
Acorn Squash (cooked): ~0.2mg per 100g → 500g (3 cups).
KABO’s 1mg B1 = 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, skipping 3 cups squash!
Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin)
Spinach (cooked): ~0.2mg per 100g → 425g (4 cups).
Mushrooms (shiitake): ~0.5mg per 100g → 170g (2 cups).
KABO’s 0.85mg B2 = 2 cups shiitake mushrooms!
Mushrooms (shiitake): ~0.5mg per 100g → 170g (2 cups).
KABO’s 0.85mg B2 = 2 cups shiitake mushrooms!
Vitamin B3 (as niacinamide)
Peaches: ~0.8mg per 100g → 1.25kg (impractical!).
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: ~9mg per 100g → 111g (½ cup).
KABO’s 10mg B3 = ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, not 1.25kg peaches!
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: ~9mg per 100g → 111g (½ cup).
KABO’s 10mg B3 = ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, not 1.25kg peaches!
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)
Bananas: ~0.4mg per 100g → 250g (2.5 medium bananas).
Potatoes (with skin): ~0.3mg per 100g → 333g (2 large potatoes).
KABO’s 1mg B6 = ½ cup pistachios, not 2.5 bananas!
Potatoes (with skin): ~0.3mg per 100g → 333g (2 large potatoes).
KABO’s 1mg B6 = ½ cup pistachios, not 2.5 bananas!
Folate
Asparagus (cooked): ~149mcg per 100g → 201g (2 cups).
Beetroot: ~109mcg per 100g → 275g (2 medium beets).
KABO’s 300mcg folate = ¾ cup lentils or 2 cups asparagus!
Beetroot: ~109mcg per 100g → 275g (2 medium beets).
KABO’s 300mcg folate = ¾ cup lentils or 2 cups asparagus!
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Fortified Tempeh: ~1.5mcg per 100g → 133g (1 serving).
KABO’s 2mcg B12 = 1 serving fortified tempeh, critical for vegans!
KABO’s 2mcg B12 = 1 serving fortified tempeh, critical for vegans!
Biotin
Raspberries: ~1.5mcg per 100g → 2.7kg (absurd!).
Sweet Corn: ~6mcg per 100g → 667g (3 ears).
KABO’s 40mcg biotin = 1.5 cups walnuts, not 3 ears of corn!
Sweet Corn: ~6mcg per 100g → 667g (3 ears).
KABO’s 40mcg biotin = 1.5 cups walnuts, not 3 ears of corn!
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate)
Broccoli: ~0.6mg per 100g → 833g (8 cups raw).
Corn: ~0.7mg per 100g → 714g (4 cups).
KABO’s 5mg = 1.5 cups shiitake mushrooms, skipping 8 cups broccoli!
Corn: ~0.7mg per 100g → 714g (4 cups).
KABO’s 5mg = 1.5 cups shiitake mushrooms, skipping 8 cups broccoli!
Calcium (as tricalcium phosphate & naturally occurring)
Okra (cooked): ~77mg per 100g → 260g (2.5 cups).
Figs (dried): ~162mg per 100g → 123g (5 figs).
KABO’s 200mg calcium = 5 dried figs or 3 tbsp tahini!
Figs (dried): ~162mg per 100g → 123g (5 figs).
KABO’s 200mg calcium = 5 dried figs or 3 tbsp tahini!
Iron (as naturally occurring)
Swiss Chard (cooked): ~2.3mg per 100g → 235g (2.5 cups).
Dark Chocolate (70%): ~11mg per 100g → 49g (2 squares).
KABO’s 5.4mg iron = 2 squares dark chocolate or 2.5 cups chard!
Dark Chocolate (70%): ~11mg per 100g → 49g (2 squares).
KABO’s 5.4mg iron = 2 squares dark chocolate or 2.5 cups chard!
Phosphorus (as tricalcium phosphate & naturally occurring)
Lentils: ~180mg per 100g → 30g (3 tbsp).
Pomegranate: ~36mg per 100g → 150g (½ fruit).
KABO’s 54mg phosphorus = ½ pomegranate or 3 tbsp lentils!
Pomegranate: ~36mg per 100g → 150g (½ fruit).
KABO’s 54mg phosphorus = ½ pomegranate or 3 tbsp lentils!
Iodine (as potassium iodide)
Seaweed Snacks (nori): ~37mcg per 1g → 2g (2 sheets).
Iodized Salt: ~77mcg per 1g → 1g (¼ tsp).
KABO’s 75mcg iodine = 2 nori sheets or ¼ tsp salt!
Iodized Salt: ~77mcg per 1g → 1g (¼ tsp).
KABO’s 75mcg iodine = 2 nori sheets or ¼ tsp salt!
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide)
Black Beans: ~120mg per 100g → 83g (½ cup cooked).
Artichokes: ~60mg per 100g → 167g (2 medium).
KABO’s 100mg magnesium = ½ cup black beans or 2 artichokes!
Artichokes: ~60mg per 100g → 167g (2 medium).
KABO’s 100mg magnesium = ½ cup black beans or 2 artichokes!
Zinc (as zinc oxide & naturally occurring)
Hemp Seeds: ~10mg per 100g → 50g (3 tbsp).
Oats: ~3.3mg per 100g → 152g (1.5 cups cooked).
KABO’s 5mg zinc = 3 tbsp hemp seeds or 1.5 cups oats!
Oats: ~3.3mg per 100g → 152g (1.5 cups cooked).
KABO’s 5mg zinc = 3 tbsp hemp seeds or 1.5 cups oats!
Selenium (as selenium chelate)
Oats: ~13mcg per 100g → 269g (2.5 cups cooked).
Coconut: ~10mcg per 100g → 350g (1.5 cups shredded).
KABO’s 35mcg selenium = 2 Brazil nuts or ½ cup sunflower seeds!
Coconut: ~10mcg per 100g → 350g (1.5 cups shredded).
KABO’s 35mcg selenium = 2 Brazil nuts or ½ cup sunflower seeds!
Copper (as copper amino acid chelate)
Sesame Seeds: ~4.1mg per 100g → 22g (1.5 tbsp).
Mushrooms (button): ~0.3mg per 100g → 300g (3 cups).
KABO’s 0.9mg copper = 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds or 3 cups mushrooms!
Mushrooms (button): ~0.3mg per 100g → 300g (3 cups).
KABO’s 0.9mg copper = 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds or 3 cups mushrooms!
Manganese (as manganese citrate & naturally occurring)
Pineapple: ~0.9mg per 100g → 222g (1 cup diced).
Pecans: ~4.5mg per 100g → 44g (¼ cup).
KABO’s 2mg manganese = ¼ cup pecans or 1 cup pineapple!
Pecans: ~4.5mg per 100g → 44g (¼ cup).
KABO’s 2mg manganese = ¼ cup pecans or 1 cup pineapple!
Chromium (as chromium amino acid chelate)
Apples: ~0.01mcg per 100g → 9kg (absurd!).
Broccoli: ~0.02mcg per 100g → 4.5kg.
Chromium is nearly absent in plants; KABO simplifies intake!
Broccoli: ~0.02mcg per 100g → 4.5kg.
Chromium is nearly absent in plants; KABO simplifies intake!
Molybdenum (as naturally occurring)
Oats: ~35mcg per 100g → 129g (1.3 cups cooked).
Rice (brown): ~42mcg per 100g → 107g (½ cup cooked).
KABO’s 45mcg molybdenum = ½ cup brown rice or 3 tbsp lima beans!
Rice (brown): ~42mcg per 100g → 107g (½ cup cooked).
KABO’s 45mcg molybdenum = ½ cup brown rice or 3 tbsp lima beans!
Chloride (as sodium chloride and naturally occurring)
Tomatoes: ~40mg per 100g → 750g (5 medium).
Seaweed (wakame): ~1000mg per 100g → 30g (3 tbsp).
KABO’s 300mg chloride = 3 tbsp seaweed or 5 tomatoes!
Seaweed (wakame): ~1000mg per 100g → 30g (3 tbsp).
KABO’s 300mg chloride = 3 tbsp seaweed or 5 tomatoes!
Sodium (as sodium chloride and naturally occurring)
Coconut Water: ~250mg per 100g → 183g (¾ cup).
Miso Paste: ~3720mg per 100g → 12g (1 tsp).
KABO’s 458mg sodium = ¾ cup coconut water or 1 tsp miso!
Miso Paste: ~3720mg per 100g → 12g (1 tsp).
KABO’s 458mg sodium = ¾ cup coconut water or 1 tsp miso!
Potassium (as naturally occurring)
Coconut Water: ~250mg per 100g → 104g (½ cup).
Cantaloupe: ~267mg per 100g → 97g (1 cup cubed).
KABO’s 260mg potassium = ½ cup coconut water or 1 cup cantaloupe.
Cantaloupe: ~267mg per 100g → 97g (1 cup cubed).
KABO’s 260mg potassium = ½ cup coconut water or 1 cup cantaloupe.