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

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What are the differences between baked beans and chicken sandwich?

  • Baked beans are higher in fiber and copper, yet chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 46% more.
  • Baked beans have 4 times more fiber than chicken sandwich. While baked beans have 5.5g of fiber, chicken sandwich has only 1.4g.
  • The amount of sodium in baked beans is lower.
  • The glycemic index of baked beans is lower.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +249.1%
~equal in Calcium ~58mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1792.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~47µg

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.9%
Contains more FatsFats +117.3%
~equal in Carbs ~20.89g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.123g

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 sandwich
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 7.72mg 46%
Selenium 5.7µg 19.9µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.383mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 1.2mg 21%
Protein 5.54g 16.28g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.3mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 3.177g 16%
Fiber 5.5g 1.4g 16%
Sodium 422mg 753mg 14%
Phosphorus 109mg 185mg 11%
Cholesterol 5mg 35mg 10%
Copper 0.159mg 0.067mg 10%
Fats 5.15g 11.19g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.23mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 4.481g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Calories 155kcal 250kcal 5%
Magnesium 43mg 24mg 5%
Potassium 358mg 245mg 3%
Iron 1.99mg 1.77mg 3%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.219mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.948g 2.123g 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.61mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.8mg 0%
Carbs 21.63g 20.89g 0%
Net carbs 16.13g 19.49g N/A
Calcium 61mg 58mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Folate 48µg 47µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.