Baked beans vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between baked beans and beans
- Baked beans are richer in iron, folate, and monounsaturated fat, yet beans are richer in zinc and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for baked beans is 21% higher.
- Baked beans contain 422 times more sodium than beans. Baked beans contain 422mg of sodium, while beans contain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +586.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1187.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
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Carbs
~20.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5994.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +330.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.29mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 1mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.103g | 8% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 0.4g | 7% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.035g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.206mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.172g | 4% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 3.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 4.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 20.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 5.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0% |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beans 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