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

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Summary of differences between baked beans and romano cheese

  • Baked beans have more fiber; however, romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 100% more than baked beans.
  • Baked beans have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of baked beans is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, baked, home prepared and Cheese, romano.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.3%
Contains more IronIron +158.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +430%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1644.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +597.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~41mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +429.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +655.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.085mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +495.9%
Contains more WaterWater +110.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +474%
Contains more FatsFats +423.1%
Contains more OtherOther +167.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +267.5%

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 Romano cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 61mg 1064mg 100%
Phosphorus 109mg 760mg 93%
Saturated fat 1.948g 17.115g 69%
Protein 5.54g 31.8g 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Sodium 422mg 1433mg 44%
Fats 5.15g 26.94g 34%
Cholesterol 5mg 104mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.37mg 25%
Fiber 5.5g 0g 22%
Zinc 0.73mg 2.58mg 17%
Selenium 5.7µg 14.5µg 16%
Iron 1.99mg 0.77mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 7.838g 14%
Copper 0.159mg 0.03mg 14%
Calories 155kcal 387kcal 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Folate 48µg 7µg 10%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.02mg 10%
Potassium 358mg 86mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.037mg 8%
Carbs 21.63g 3.63g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.424mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 0.593g 1%
Net carbs 16.13g 3.63g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 41mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.085mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Romano cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Baked beans
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.167g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.