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Baked beans vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baked beans and Corn

  • Baked beans have more Iron, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Folate, and Calcium, however, Corn is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baked beans covers your daily need of Iron 19% more than Corn.
  • Baked beans have 422 times more Sodium than Corn. While Baked beans have 422mg of Sodium, Corn has only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, baked, home prepared and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +1933.3%
Contains more Iron +342.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Copper +224.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1933.3%
Contains more Iron +342.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Copper +224.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
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Corn
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Fats +243.3%
Contains more Other +258.6%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Equal in Carbs - 20.98
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Fats +243.3%
Contains more Other +258.6%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Equal in Carbs - 20.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Corn Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 18.58g Corn
Protein 5.54g 3.41g Baked beans
Fats 5.15g 1.5g Baked beans
Carbs 21.63g 20.98g Baked beans
Calories 155kcal 96kcal Baked beans
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Baked beans
Fiber 5.5g 2.4g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 3mg Baked beans
Iron 1.99mg 0.45mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 109mg 77mg Baked beans
Potassium 358mg 218mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.73mg 0.62mg Baked beans
Copper 0.159mg 0.049mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.255mg 0.167mg Baked beans
Selenium 5.7µg 0.2µg Baked beans
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.093mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.057mg Corn
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 48µg 23µg Baked beans
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.023mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg 0.133mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.133mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg 0.358mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg 0.141mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg 0.069mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.155mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg 0.191mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg 0.091mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Corn
Saturated Fat 1.948g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 0.374g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 0.603g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Corn
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
10%
Baked beans
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn
Corn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.