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Baked beans vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baked beans and Spelt?

  • Baked beans are richer in Folate, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium, yet Spelt is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% higher.
  • Baked beans have 84 times more Sodium than Spelt. Baked beans have 422mg of Sodium, while Spelt has 5mg.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Spelt, cooked 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 Calcium +510%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +71.2%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +327.8%
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 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +510%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +71.2%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +327.8%

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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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +529.9%
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +529.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +505.9%
Contains more Other +286.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Water - 66.56
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
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +505.9%
Contains more Other +286.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Water - 66.56

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 Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 5.54g 5.5g Baked beans
Fats 5.15g 0.85g Baked beans
Carbs 21.63g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 155kcal 127kcal Baked beans
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 5.5g 3.9g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 10mg Baked beans
Iron 1.99mg 1.67mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 109mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 358mg 143mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.73mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.159mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.255mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 5.7µg 4µg Baked beans
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.103mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.03mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Baked beans
Folate 48µg 13µg Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 1.948g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.