Banana vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bananas and baked beans
- Bananas have more vitamin B6 and vitamin C; however, baked beans are higher in iron, phosphorus, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Baked beans cover your daily iron needs 22% more than bananas.
- Baked beans contain 8 times less vitamin C than bananas. Bananas contain 8.7mg of vitamin C, while baked beans contain 1.1mg.
- Bananas have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Bananas, raw and Beans, baked, home prepared.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +665.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +395.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470% |
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 CVitamin C | +690.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +338.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +408.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1460.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202.4% |
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Carbs
~21.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6565.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +913.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 1.99mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.09mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 422mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 109mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 5.5g | 12% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 5.7µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.159mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.136mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 5.54g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1.948g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Folate | 20µg | 48µg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 61mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.73mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 2.133g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 155kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.408mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.255mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 21.63g | 0% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 358mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.153mg | 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
15%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.836g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals