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

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Significant differences between Wheat Bread and Baked beans

  • The amount of Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Folate in Wheat Bread is higher than in Baked beans.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily Selenium needs 50% more than Baked beans.
  • Baked beans have 15 times less Vitamin B3 than Wheat Bread. Wheat Bread has 6.25mg of Vitamin B3, while Baked beans have 0.408mg.
  • Baked beans contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted and Beans, baked, home prepared.

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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 Calcium +170.5%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.4%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +486%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Contains more Calcium +170.5%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.4%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +486%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Carbs +157.8%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Water +169%
Equal in Other - 2.51
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
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
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Carbs +157.8%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Fats +20.6%
Contains more Water +169%
Equal in Other - 2.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.3%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Baked beans Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 16.13g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 5.54g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 5.15g Baked beans
Carbs 55.77g 21.63g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 155kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 6.42g Baked beans
Fiber 4.7g 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 165mg 61mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 1.99mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 43mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 109mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 358mg Baked beans
Sodium 601mg 422mg Baked beans
Zinc 1.47mg 0.73mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.159mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.255mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.136mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.049mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.408mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.155mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.09mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 48µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.067mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.228mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.242mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg 0.428mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.105mg 0.086mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.287mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg 0.282mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 1.948g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 0.74g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Baked beans
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
38%
Wheat Bread
10%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients
  2. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.