Baked beans vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between baked beans and sugar
- The amount of iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, potassium, and magnesium in baked beans is higher than in sugar.
- Baked beans cover your daily iron needs 24% more than sugar.
- Sugar contains less sodium.
- Sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar is 65, while the glycemic index of baked beans is 40.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, home prepared and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3880% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +850% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +325750% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +362.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 21.63g | 99.98g | 26% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.05mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 0g | 22% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 1mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.007mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 387kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 48µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 0g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.004mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0g | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 0g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 99.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins