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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.
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.73mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.096mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
89% 7% 4%
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%
~equal in 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.
Baked beans Macaroon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Macaroon DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.151g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.