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Baked beans vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between baked beans and chicken fingers?

  • Baked beans are richer in fiber, iron, and copper, yet chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 49% higher.
  • Baked beans have 5 times more fiber than chicken fingers. Baked beans have 5.5g of fiber, while chicken fingers have 1.2g.
  • Baked beans contain less sodium.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.8%
Contains more IronIron +172.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207%
~equal in Potassium ~373mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1914%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +702.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +246.9%
Contains more FatsFats +170.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +681.5%

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 8.217mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 5.783g 34%
Protein 5.54g 19.22g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.426mg 26%
Phosphorus 109mg 282mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 1.244mg 22%
Selenium 5.7µg 17.5µg 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Fiber 5.5g 1.2g 17%
Iron 1.99mg 0.73mg 16%
Sodium 422mg 769mg 15%
Fats 5.15g 13.95g 14%
Cholesterol 5mg 48mg 14%
Copper 0.159mg 0.069mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.179mg 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Folate 48µg 19µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 4.83g 7%
Calories 155kcal 271kcal 6%
Magnesium 43mg 28mg 4%
Calcium 61mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.11mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.948g 2.493g 2%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.228mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Carbs 21.63g 17.25g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 16.13g 16.05g N/A
Potassium 358mg 373mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.73mg 0.71mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.