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Baked beans vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baked beans and Wheat

  • Baked beans are richer in Folate, and Potassium, yet Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 48% higher.
  • Baked beans contain 53 times more Sodium than Wheat. Baked beans contain 422mg of Sodium, while Wheat contains 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Beans, baked, home prepared and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
Baked beans
Baked beans
3
:
7
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +577.8%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +152.1%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +303.9%
Contains more Selenium +459.6%
Baked beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +577.8%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +152.1%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +303.9%
Contains more Selenium +459.6%

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
7
:
3
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%
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%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +465%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
2
:
3
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Fats +520.5%
Contains more Other +269.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.71
Equal in Water - 65.18
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
Wheat
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +520.5%
Contains more Other +269.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.71
Equal in Water - 65.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baked beans
Baked beans
2
:
1
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2439.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Baked beans
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Wheat
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2439.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

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 Wheat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 23.3g Wheat
Protein 5.54g 5.71g Wheat
Fats 5.15g 0.83g Baked beans
Carbs 21.63g 27.6g Wheat
Calories 155kcal 132kcal Baked beans
Sugar 3.07g Baked beans
Fiber 5.5g 4.3g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 9mg Baked beans
Iron 1.99mg 1.76mg Baked beans
Magnesium 43mg 48mg Wheat
Phosphorus 109mg 147mg Wheat
Potassium 358mg 164mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 8mg Wheat
Zinc 0.73mg 1.84mg Wheat
Copper 0.159mg 0.207mg Wheat
Manganese 0.255mg 1.03mg Wheat
Selenium 5.7µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin C 1.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.095mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.03mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 2.305mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg Baked beans
Folate 48µg 11µg Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.051mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg 0.172mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.22mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.379mg 0.161mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.282mg 0.267mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg 0.147mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Baked beans
Saturated Fat 1.948g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 0.084g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 0.243g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.871g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.