Cranberry beans vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cranberry beans and beans different?
- Cranberry beans is higher in folate, iron, and fiber; however, beans are richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cranberry beans is 46% higher.
- Cranberry beans contains 7 times more iron than beans. While cranberry beans contains 2.09mg of iron, beans contain only 0.29mg.
Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added are the varieties 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 | +56.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +620.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +246.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +762.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
24.46 g
Water:
64.65 g
Other:
1.09 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.199 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 207µg | 24µg | 46% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 0.29mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.37mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 5.5g | 12% |
| Protein | 9.34g | 4.8g | 9% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 4.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 104mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 296mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.206mg | 3% |
| Calories | 136kcal | 105kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.515mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 24.46g | 20.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.46g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.86g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Calcium | 50mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.199g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.746mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.505mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 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
20%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.