Baked beans vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between baked beans and prunes?
- Baked beans are richer in iron, folate, and selenium, yet prunes are richer in vitamin A, copper, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Baked beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 18% higher.
- Baked beans have 22 times more saturated fat than prunes. Baked beans have 1.948g of saturated fat, while prunes have 0.088g.
- Prunes contain less sodium.
- Prunes have a lower glycemic index than baked beans.
We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +279.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.8% |
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:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1255.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195.3% |
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Other
~2.64g
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
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3924.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1093.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
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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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 422mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 63.88g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.281mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.93mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 732mg | 11% |
| Folate | 48µg | 4µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.186mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.205mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 1.882mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.088g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 2.18g | 7% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 0.38g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.051mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 7.1g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.062g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.053g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.422mg | 5% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 240kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.299mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 41mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0.027mg | 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%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals