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Bran vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran and Baked beans different?

  • Bran is higher in Manganese, however, Baked beans are richer in Iron, Fiber, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bran is 31% higher.
  • Bran has less Saturated Fat.

Oat bran, cooked and Beans, baked, home prepared are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +278%
Contains more Selenium +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +510%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Potassium +289.1%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +140.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Phosphorus - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +278%
Contains more Selenium +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +510%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Potassium +289.1%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +140.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Phosphorus - 109

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.
Bran
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +72.6%
Contains more Fats +498.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Contains more Other +412.2%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 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 Water +28.9%
Contains more Protein +72.6%
Contains more Fats +498.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Contains more Other +412.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Baked beans Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 16.13g Baked beans
Protein 3.21g 5.54g Baked beans
Fats 0.86g 5.15g Baked beans
Carbs 11.44g 21.63g Baked beans
Calories 40kcal 155kcal Baked beans
Fiber 2.6g 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 10mg 61mg Baked beans
Iron 0.88mg 1.99mg Baked beans
Magnesium 40mg 43mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 119mg 109mg Bran
Potassium 92mg 358mg Baked beans
Sodium 1mg 422mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 0.73mg Baked beans
Copper 0.066mg 0.159mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.964mg 0.255mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 5.7µg Bran
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.136mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.049mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.408mg Baked beans
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.155mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.09mg Baked beans
Folate 6µg 48µg Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.086mg 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.235mg 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.13mg 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.057mg 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.165mg 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.07mg 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Bran
Saturated Fat 0.163g 1.948g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.74g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Baked beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Bran
10%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran
Bran is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.