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Baked beans vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baked beans and Minestrone

  • Minestrone has less Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Baked beans covers your daily Fiber needs 20% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone contains 14 times less Magnesium than Baked beans. Baked beans contain 43mg of Magnesium, while Minestrone contains 3mg.
  • Minestrone has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, baked, home prepared and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +423.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.9%
Contains more Potassium +175.4%
Contains more Zinc +135.5%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Iron +423.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.9%
Contains more Potassium +175.4%
Contains more Zinc +135.5%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%

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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.391
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.391
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +364.2%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Contains more Water +40.1%
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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +364.2%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Contains more Water +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 4.26g Baked beans
Protein 5.54g 1.77g Baked beans
Fats 5.15g 1.04g Baked beans
Carbs 21.63g 4.66g Baked beans
Calories 155kcal 34kcal Baked beans
Fiber 5.5g 0.4g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 14mg Baked beans
Iron 1.99mg 0.38mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 3mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 109mg 23mg Baked beans
Potassium 358mg 130mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.73mg 0.31mg Baked beans
Copper 0.159mg 0.051mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.255mg 0.152mg Baked beans
Selenium 5.7µg Baked beans
Vitamin A 0IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.022mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.018mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 0.391mg Baked beans
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.14mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.041mg Baked beans
Folate 48µg 15µg Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.013mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg 0.043mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.054mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg 0.098mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg 0.076mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg 0.018mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.064mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg 0.074mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg 0.03mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 1mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 1.948g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 0.29g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 0.46g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.