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.
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.
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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:
3.9 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% |
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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
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% |