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Corn syrup vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corn syrup and baked beans

  • Baked beans are richer than corn syrup in fiber, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for baked beans is 22% higher.
  • Baked beans have a lower glycemic index than corn syrup.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +713.6%
Contains more IronIron +437.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +1725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +890.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +258.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +196.1%
Contains more OtherOther +527.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Baked beans DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Iron 0.37mg 1.99mg 20%
Carbs 77.59g 21.63g 19%
Phosphorus 11mg 109mg 14%
Folate 0µg 48µg 12%
Sodium 155mg 422mg 12%
Copper 0.053mg 0.159mg 12%
Protein 0g 5.54g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.136mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.948g 9%
Potassium 44mg 358mg 9%
Fats 0g 5.15g 8%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.255mg 7%
Calories 286kcal 155kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.09mg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.73mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.133g 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 5.7µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.74g 5%
Calcium 18mg 61mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.155mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.408mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 16.13g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.948g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans
Baked 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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.