Crouton vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crouton and baked beans?
- Crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B5, yet baked beans are higher in potassium.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% more.
- Crouton has 13 times more vitamin B3 than baked beans. While crouton has 5.439mg of vitamin B3, baked beans have only 0.408mg.
- The amount of sodium in baked beans is lower.
- The glycemic index of baked beans is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Beans, baked, home prepared types 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 CalciumCalcium | +24.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +557.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.5% |
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 | +358.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +455.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1233.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +239.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1084.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 5.7µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.136mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.408mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.99mg | 26% |
| Folate | 132µg | 48µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.049mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 21.63g | 17% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 5.54g | 13% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 155kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 422mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.74g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 2.133g | 2% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 5.15g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 1.948g | 2% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 5.5g | 2% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.153mg | 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
35%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.