Baked beans vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between baked beans and quinoa
- Baked beans have more fiber, iron, potassium, and selenium; however, quinoa has more manganese and phosphorus.
- Baked beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 18% more.
- Baked beans have 8 times more saturated fat than quinoa. Baked beans have 1.948g of saturated fat, while quinoa has 0.231g.
- Quinoa is lower in sodium.
- Quinoa has a higher glycemic index than baked beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, baked, home prepared and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 | +258.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +168.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226% |
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Carbs
~21.3g
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Water
~71.61g
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +304% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 422mg | 7mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.631mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.231g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.49mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 152mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 1.92g | 5% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 172mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.192mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.528g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 1.078g | 2% |
| Folate | 48µg | 42µg | 2% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 120kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 21.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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