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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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
7
:
3
Bean
Bean
Contains more Calcium +22%
Contains more Iron +586.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Selenium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 104
Baked beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 11% 23% 45% 27% 1% 39% 69% 0% 25%
Contains more Calcium +22%
Contains more Iron +586.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Selenium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more 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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
2
:
8
Bean
Bean
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.43
Baked beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 3% 0% 11% 38% 14% 9% 0% 30% 18% 0% 2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
4
:
1
Bean
Bean
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Fats +1187.5%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.49
Baked beans
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
Bean
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Fats +1187.5%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
2
:
1
Bean
Bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5994.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Baked beans
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Bean
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.172 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5994.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.2%
Contains less 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.
Baked beans Bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 14.99g Baked beans
Protein 5.54g 4.8g Baked beans
Fats 5.15g 0.4g Baked beans
Carbs 21.63g 20.49g Baked beans
Calories 155kcal 105kcal Baked beans
Sugar 7.78g Baked beans
Fiber 5.5g 5.5g
Calcium 61mg 50mg Baked beans
Iron 1.99mg 0.29mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 32mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 109mg 104mg Baked beans
Potassium 358mg 296mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 1mg Bean
Zinc 0.73mg 1.4mg Bean
Copper 0.159mg 0.206mg Bean
Manganese 0.255mg Baked beans
Selenium 5.7µg 4.5µg Baked beans
Vitamin A 0IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3.1mg Bean
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.06mg Bean
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 0.43mg Bean
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.13mg Bean
Folate 48µg 24µg Baked beans
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Tryptophan 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Bean
Saturated Fat 1.948g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 0.035g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 0.172g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Baked beans
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean
Bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean
Bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/nutrients
  2. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.