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Baked beans vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between baked beans and lamb?

  • Baked beans are higher in fiber, yet lamb is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% more.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lamb is lower.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this article.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1059.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +511%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +363.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.88mg

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +206.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.6%
Contains more FatsFats +306.6%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.1%

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 Lamb
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 6.66mg 39%
Protein 5.54g 24.52g 38%
Selenium 5.7µg 26.4µg 38%
Zinc 0.73mg 4.46mg 34%
Cholesterol 5mg 97mg 31%
Saturated fat 1.948g 8.83g 31%
Fats 5.15g 20.94g 24%
Fiber 5.5g 0g 22%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 8.82g 17%
Sodium 422mg 72mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.25mg 15%
Phosphorus 109mg 188mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.66mg 10%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.022mg 10%
Folate 48µg 18µg 8%
Carbs 21.63g 0g 7%
Calories 155kcal 294kcal 7%
Magnesium 43mg 23mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 1.51g 5%
Calcium 61mg 17mg 4%
Copper 0.159mg 0.119mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Iron 1.99mg 1.88mg 1%
Potassium 358mg 310mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.13g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.