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Broth vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and baked beans

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, baked beans are higher in fiber, copper, and iron.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1020% more than baked beans.
  • Baked beans have less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.9%
Contains more IronIron +93.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70%

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +777.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +200.7%
Contains more FatsFats +169.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1859.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2770.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +505.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Baked beans DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 422mg 1020%
Selenium 28µg 5.7µg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.049mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.74g 25%
Protein 16.66g 5.54g 22%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Copper 0mg 0.159mg 18%
Fats 13.88g 5.15g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.408mg 13%
Calcium 187mg 61mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Iron 1.03mg 1.99mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.155mg 9%
Phosphorus 166mg 109mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.133g 8%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.948g 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.73mg 6%
Calories 267kcal 155kcal 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.255mg 5%
Folate 32µg 48µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.136mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 56mg 43mg 3%
Cholesterol 13mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 309mg 358mg 1%
Carbs 18.01g 21.63g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 16.13g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Baked beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 23453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.