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Baked beans vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baked beans and Gingerbread

  • Baked beans have more Phosphorus, while Gingerbread have more Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 19% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Baked beans. Baked beans contain 109mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread contains 54mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baked beans are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, home prepared and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +101.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +44.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Contains more Selenium +186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +44.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Contains more Selenium +186%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Water +132.8%
Contains more Fats +218.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +42.1%
Contains more Water +132.8%
Contains more Fats +218.4%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.7%
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.7%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 5.54g 3.9g Baked beans
Fats 5.15g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 21.63g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 155kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.99mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 43mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 109mg 54mg Baked beans
Potassium 358mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 422mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.73mg 0.39mg Baked beans
Copper 0.159mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.255mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 5.7µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 48µg 33µg Baked beans
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.047mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg 0.124mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.151mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg 0.279mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg 0.131mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg 0.08mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.195mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg 0.173mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg 0.087mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 32mg Baked beans
Saturated Fat 1.948g 4.122g Baked beans
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Gingerbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Baked beans
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.