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Chowder vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chowder and beans

  • Chowder is richer in vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet beans are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for beans is 18% higher.
  • Chowder contains 299 times more sodium than beans. Chowder contains 299mg of sodium, while beans contain 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Beans
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
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 0% 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Beans
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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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +984.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Beans
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +1475%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.2%
Contains more OtherOther +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
Beans
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33% 11% 55%
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 +3528.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1004.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Beans Opinion
Calories 99kcal 105kcal Beans
Protein 3.1g 4.8g Beans
Fats 6.3g 0.4g Chowder
Vitamin C 3.1mg Beans
Net carbs 6.6g 14.99g Beans
Carbs 7.5g 20.49g Beans
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Beans
Magnesium 32mg Beans
Calcium 50mg Beans
Potassium 296mg Beans
Iron 0.29mg Beans
Sugar 7.78g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 5.5g Beans
Copper 0.206mg Beans
Zinc 1.4mg Beans
Phosphorus 104mg Beans
Sodium 299mg 1mg Beans
Vitamin A 1150IU 106IU Chowder
Vitamin A 58µg 5µg Chowder
Vitamin E 0.15mg Beans
Selenium 4.5µg Beans
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Beans
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Beans
Vitamin B3 0.43mg Beans
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Beans
Vitamin K 0.8µg Beans
Folate 24µg Beans
Choline 30.8mg Beans
Saturated Fat 1.75g 0.103g Beans
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 0.035g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.172g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
5%
Chowder
11%
Beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
25%
Beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beans
Beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.647g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beans
Beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beans
Beans is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/nutrients
  2. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.