Baked beans vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between baked beans and broccoli
- Baked beans have more iron, copper, fiber, and phosphorus; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 98% more than baked beans.
- Broccoli contains 50 times less saturated fat than baked beans. Baked beans contain 1.948g of saturated fat, while broccoli contains 0.039g.
Food varieties used in this article are Beans, baked, home prepared and Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +224.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8009.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +269.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
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:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1291.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +188.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19290.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1847.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 89.2mg | 98% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 422mg | 33mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.73mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.049mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 2.6g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.039g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.573mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.175mg | 7% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 0.37g | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.5µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 34kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.011g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.117mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.038g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 2.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 6.64g | 5% |
| Folate | 48µg | 63µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals