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Baked beans vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baked beans and Wheat gluten?

  • Baked beans are higher in Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, yet Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 62% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wheat gluten is lower.

We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Vital wheat gluten 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.
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Potassium +258%
Contains more Calcium +132.8%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +596.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Potassium +258%
Contains more Calcium +132.8%
Contains more Iron +161.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Copper +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +596.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +178.4%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Water +694.8%
Contains more Other +151%
Contains more Protein +1256.7%
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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +178.4%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Water +694.8%
Contains more Other +151%
Contains more Protein +1256.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1267.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1267.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81

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 gluten
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 gluten Opinion
Net carbs 16.13g 13.19g Baked beans
Protein 5.54g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 5.15g 1.85g Baked beans
Carbs 21.63g 13.79g Baked beans
Calories 155kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 5.5g 0.6g Baked beans
Calcium 61mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.99mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 43mg 25mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 109mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 358mg 100mg Baked beans
Sodium 422mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.73mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.159mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.255mg Baked beans
Selenium 5.7µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 0mg Baked beans
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Baked beans
Folate 48µg 0µg Baked beans
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 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 1.948g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g 0.156g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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 gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.