Baked beans vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between baked beans and macaroon
- Baked beans are richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, yet macaroon is richer in copper.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 91% higher.
- Baked beans contain 16 times more folate than macaroon. Baked beans contain 48µg of folate, while macaroon contains 3µg.
- Macaroon contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Beans, baked, home prepared and Cookies, coconut macaroon.
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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 | +48.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1120% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +142.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +69.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
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:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +466.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +46.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +337.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +183% |
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
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.81g
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 1.948g | 20.099g | 83% |
Fats | 5.15g | 22.55g | 27% |
Calories | 155kcal | 460kcal | 15% |
Iron | 1.99mg | 0.82mg | 15% |
Carbs | 21.63g | 61.22g | 13% |
Copper | 0.159mg | 0.269mg | 12% |
Folate | 48µg | 3µg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.255mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
Sodium | 422mg | 241mg | 8% |
Potassium | 358mg | 123mg | 7% |
Calcium | 61mg | 5mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 109mg | 68mg | 6% |
Protein | 5.54g | 3.02g | 5% |
Magnesium | 43mg | 29mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
Selenium | 5.7µg | 6.8µg | 2% |
Fiber | 5.5g | 5.1g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 1.61g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 16.13g | 56.12g | N/A |
Sugar | 45.16g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.73mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.81g | 0% |
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% |
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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%

5%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?

Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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