Baked beans vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baked beans and oatmeal different?
- Baked beans are richer in fiber, copper, and potassium, while oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 50% more than baked beans.
- Baked beans contain 9 times more sodium than oatmeal. Baked beans contain 422mg of sodium, while oatmeal contains 49mg.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than baked beans (40).
Beans, baked, home prepared and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +486.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +199.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +338.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +641.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.2% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +278.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +340.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +445.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 5.96mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 3.025mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 49mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 1.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.29mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.558mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.066mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.26mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 61mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.226g | 8% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 1.36g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 2.37g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 68kcal | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.391g | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 11.67g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.426g | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals