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Baked beans vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baked beans and Taco?

  • Baked beans are higher in Iron, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Baked beans have 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Baked beans have 0.136mg of Vitamin B1, Taco has only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baked beans are lower.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types 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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
5
:
5
Taco
Taco
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Copper +106.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.7%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Equal in Sodium - 397
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
Baked beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +67.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Copper +106.5%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.7%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Equal in Sodium - 397
Equal in Manganese - 0.249

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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
4
:
7
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Folate +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Baked beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Folate +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
3
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2
Taco
Taco
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Fats +146.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85
Baked beans
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Fats +146.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
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2
Taco
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.1%
Baked beans
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baked beans Taco
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Taco Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 15.95g Baked beans
Protein 5.54g 8.86g Taco
Fats 5.15g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 21.63g 19.85g Baked beans
Calories 155kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Baked beans
Fiber 5.5g 3.9g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.99mg 1.19mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 32mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 109mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 358mg 209mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.73mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.159mg 0.077mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.255mg 0.249mg Baked beans
Selenium 5.7µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.05mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.09mg
Folate 48µg 19µg Baked beans
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 28mg Baked beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Baked beans
Saturated Fat 1.948g 4.384g Baked beans
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Baked beans
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.436g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.