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Baked beans vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between baked beans and barbecue chicken?

  • Baked beans are richer in fiber, iron, manganese, and folate, yet barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 41% higher.
  • Baked beans contain less cholesterol.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index than baked beans.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.4%
Contains more IronIron +109.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5000%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286%

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.
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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17925%
Contains more OtherOther +185.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +306.3%
Contains more FatsFats +192.8%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.4%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 5mg 127mg 41%
Protein 5.54g 22.51g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 5.732mg 33%
Selenium 5.7µg 22µg 30%
Fiber 5.5g 0g 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Phosphorus 109mg 218mg 16%
Fats 5.15g 15.08g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.227mg 14%
Iron 1.99mg 0.95mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 6.446g 11%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.005mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.78mg 10%
Folate 48µg 8µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.948g 3.927g 9%
Copper 0.159mg 0.077mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 2.038g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.191mg 8%
Carbs 21.63g 0.12g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.055mg 7%
Calcium 61mg 16mg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 21mg 5%
Calories 155kcal 226kcal 4%
Sodium 422mg 335mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 358mg 255mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.13g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.152mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Barbecue chicken
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
9%
Baked beans
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.979g)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.