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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 has 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 is lower.
  • Baked beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of baked beans is 40, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.

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.
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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +44.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +132.8%
Contains more FatsFats +218.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.5%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +234%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 4.216g 23%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.683mg 19%
Selenium 5.7µg 16.3µg 19%
Fats 5.15g 16.4g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 7.124g 12%
Iron 1.99mg 2.88mg 11%
Calories 155kcal 356kcal 10%
Saturated fat 1.948g 4.122g 10%
Carbs 21.63g 49.2g 9%
Cholesterol 5mg 32mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.162mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 1.738mg 8%
Phosphorus 109mg 54mg 8%
Magnesium 43mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.19mg 5%
Sodium 422mg 327mg 4%
Copper 0.159mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.375mg 4%
Folate 48µg 33µg 4%
Protein 5.54g 3.9g 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 358mg 439mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 71mg 1%
Net carbs 16.13g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Gingerbread
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
17%
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.