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Pork Meat vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork Meat and beans

  • Pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and iron; however, beans are richer in fiber.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 67% more than beans.
  • Beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beans is 33, while the glycemic index of pork Meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains more IronIron +296.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +748.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1628.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 ProteinProtein +445.2%
Contains more FatsFats +777.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +96.6%
~equal in Water ~72.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 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 +3711.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.15mg 67%
Selenium 38.2µg 4.5µg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.13mg 47%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 0.43mg 44%
Protein 26.17g 4.8g 43%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.06mg 25%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Phosphorus 267mg 104mg 23%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 20%
Copper 0.111mg 0.206mg 11%
Choline 88.9mg 30.8mg 11%
Iron 1.15mg 0.29mg 11%
Zinc 2.42mg 1.4mg 9%
Carbs 0g 20.49g 7%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.198g 0.103g 5%
Fats 3.51g 0.4g 5%
Potassium 421mg 296mg 4%
Calcium 6mg 50mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 0.035g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.172g 2%
Calories 143kcal 105kcal 2%
Sodium 57mg 1mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.78g N/A
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.15mg 0%
Trans fat 0.033g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
11%
Beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
25%
Beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beans
Beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.095g)
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.

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.