Baked beans vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baked beans and spread different?
- Baked beans are richer in fiber, iron, folate, manganese, and magnesium, while spread is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Spread covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than baked beans.
- Baked beans contain 28 times more fiber than spread. Baked beans contain 5.5g of fiber, while spread contains 0.2g.
- Baked beans are lower in sodium.
- Baked beans have a higher glycemic index (40) than spread (0).
Beans, baked, home prepared and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 | +437.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +408.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +880.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.2% |
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 FolateFolate | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +324% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.8% |
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Water
~60.28g
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +255.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 1013mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 0.2g | 21% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 17.34g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 5.977g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.79mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 7.584g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 2.565g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 2µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 38mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.026mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 9.7µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 110mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 235kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 7.66g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.172mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 11.94g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0.279mg | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals