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Baked beans vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baked beans and Cottage cheese?

  • Baked beans are higher in Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Magnesium, yet Cottage cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Baked beans' daily need coverage for Iron is 24% more.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this article.

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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
6
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +2742.9%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +244.2%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +448.3%
Contains more Manganese +12650%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.2%
Baked beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +2742.9%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +244.2%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +448.3%
Contains more Manganese +12650%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.2%

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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
5
:
7
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +539.9%
Contains more Other +78%
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Water +22.4%
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
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +539.9%
Contains more Other +78%
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Water +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +501.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Baked beans
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +501.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%

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 Cottage cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 3.38g Baked beans
Protein 5.54g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 5.15g 4.3g Baked beans
Carbs 21.63g 3.38g Baked beans
Calories 155kcal 98kcal Baked beans
Sugar 2.67g Baked beans
Fiber 5.5g 0g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 1.99mg 0.07mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 8mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 109mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 358mg 104mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.73mg 0.4mg Baked beans
Copper 0.159mg 0.029mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.255mg 0.002mg Baked beans
Selenium 5.7µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.027mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 0.099mg Baked beans
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.046mg Baked beans
Folate 48µg 12µg Baked beans
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.228mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.428mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.379mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.086mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.282mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.153mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 5mg 17mg Baked beans
Saturated Fat 1.948g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 0.778g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 0.123g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.