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Baked beans vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baked beans and Muffin different?

  • Baked beans are higher in Fiber, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Baked beans is 18% higher.
  • Baked beans contain 4 times more Magnesium than Muffin. While Baked beans contain 43mg of Magnesium, Muffin contains only 10mg.
  • Baked beans have less Cholesterol.

Beans, baked, home prepared and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used 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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
6
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Potassium +195.9%
Contains more Zinc +97.3%
Contains more Copper +165%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Manganese +76.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%
Baked beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +38.6%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Potassium +195.9%
Contains more Zinc +97.3%
Contains more Copper +165%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Manganese +76.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%

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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
2
:
9
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 48
Baked beans
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Water +161.1%
Contains more Other +69.6%
Contains more Fats +212%
Contains more Carbs +145%
Baked beans
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Water +161.1%
Contains more Other +69.6%
Contains more Fats +212%
Contains more Carbs +145%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
1
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +995%
Baked beans
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +995%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 5.54g 4.49g Baked beans
Fats 5.15g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 21.63g 53g Muffin
Calories 155kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Baked beans
Fiber 5.5g 1.1g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 44mg Baked beans
Iron 1.99mg 1.3mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 10mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 109mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 358mg 121mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.73mg 0.37mg Baked beans
Copper 0.159mg 0.06mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.255mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 5.7µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg Baked beans
Folate 48µg 48µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.066mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg 0.181mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.224mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg 0.421mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg 0.199mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.277mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg 0.257mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg 0.128mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 30mg Baked beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Baked beans
Saturated Fat 1.948g 2.844g Baked beans
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.