Baked beans vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Baked beans and Bean
- Baked beans are richer in Iron, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Bean is richer in Zinc, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Baked beans is 21% higher.
- Baked beans contain 422 times more Sodium than Bean. Baked beans contain 422mg of Sodium, while Bean contains 1mg.
Food types used in this article are Beans, baked, home prepared and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
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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.
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Calcium
+22%
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Iron
+586.2%
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Magnesium
+34.4%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Selenium
+26.7%
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Sodium
-99.8%
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Zinc
+91.8%
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Copper
+29.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
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Calcium
+22%
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Iron
+586.2%
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Magnesium
+34.4%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Selenium
+26.7%
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Sodium
-99.8%
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Zinc
+91.8%
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Copper
+29.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
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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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+181.8%
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Vitamin B1
+10.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.4%
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Vitamin B6
+44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.43
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+181.8%
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Vitamin B1
+10.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.4%
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Vitamin B6
+44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.43
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+1187.5%
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Other
+46.8%
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Water
+11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.49
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+1187.5%
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+46.8%
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Water
+11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5994.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+330.2%
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Saturated Fat
-94.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.74 g
Saturated Fat:
0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.172 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5994.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+330.2%
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Saturated Fat
-94.7%
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 16.13g | 14.99g |
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Protein | 5.54g | 4.8g |
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Fats | 5.15g | 0.4g |
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Carbs | 21.63g | 20.49g |
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Calories | 155kcal | 105kcal |
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Sugar | 7.78g |
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Fiber | 5.5g | 5.5g | |
Calcium | 61mg | 50mg |
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Iron | 1.99mg | 0.29mg |
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Magnesium | 43mg | 32mg |
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Phosphorus | 109mg | 104mg |
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Potassium | 358mg | 296mg |
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Sodium | 422mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.4mg |
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Copper | 0.159mg | 0.206mg |
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Manganese | 0.255mg |
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Selenium | 5.7µg | 4.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 106IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 3.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.43mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.13mg |
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Folate | 48µg | 24µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.067mg |
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Threonine | 0.228mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.242mg |
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Leucine | 0.428mg |
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Lysine | 0.379mg |
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Methionine | 0.086mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.287mg |
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Valine | 0.282mg |
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Histidine | 0.153mg |
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Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.948g | 0.103g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.133g | 0.035g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.172g |
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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
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11%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%

25%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?

Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals