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Baked beans vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between baked beans and mortadella

  • Baked beans have more fiber and folate; however, mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11765% more than baked beans.
  • Baked beans have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of baked beans is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, baked, home prepared and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.6%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +165%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.5%

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% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +555.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.9%
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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +609.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.5%
Contains more FatsFats +393%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +433.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 153mg 11765%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Sodium 422mg 1246mg 36%
Saturated fat 1.948g 9.51g 34%
Fats 5.15g 25.39g 31%
Selenium 5.7µg 22.6µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 11.38g 23%
Protein 5.54g 16.37g 22%
Fiber 5.5g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 5mg 56mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 3.12g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 2.673mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Zinc 0.73mg 2.1mg 12%
Folate 48µg 3µg 11%
Copper 0.159mg 0.06mg 11%
Manganese 0.255mg 0.03mg 10%
Magnesium 43mg 11mg 8%
Calories 155kcal 311kcal 8%
Iron 1.99mg 1.4mg 7%
Potassium 358mg 163mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.44mg 6%
Carbs 21.63g 3.05g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Calcium 61mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.13mg 3%
Phosphorus 109mg 97mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.119mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.13g 3.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.562g)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.