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Beans vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beans and macadamia

  • The amount of vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 in macadamia is higher than in beans.
  • Macadamia covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 87% more than beans.
  • Beans contain less saturated fat.
  • Beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beans is 33, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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.
Beans
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.3%
Contains more IronIron +1172.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +267%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.3mg

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.
Beans
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
3
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.3%
Contains more WaterWater +5238.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18842.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +773.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beans Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 4.131mg 180%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 58.877g 147%
Fats 0.4g 75.77g 116%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.195mg 87%
Copper 0.206mg 0.756mg 61%
Saturated fat 0.103g 12.061g 54%
Iron 0.29mg 3.69mg 43%
Calories 105kcal 718kcal 31%
Magnesium 32mg 130mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 2.473mg 13%
Fiber 5.5g 8.6g 12%
Phosphorus 104mg 188mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.275mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 1.502g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.162mg 8%
Choline 30.8mg 6%
Protein 4.8g 7.91g 6%
Calcium 50mg 85mg 4%
Folate 24µg 11µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 1.2mg 2%
Potassium 296mg 368mg 2%
Selenium 4.5µg 3.6µg 2%
Carbs 20.49g 13.82g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Zinc 1.4mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 14.99g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 7.78g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Sodium 1mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beans Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Beans
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Beans
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans
Beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.