Prunes vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between prunes and baked beans?
- Prunes are richer in vitamin A, copper, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet baked beans are richer in iron, folate, and selenium.
- Baked beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 18% higher.
- Prunes contain less saturated fat.
- Prunes have a lower glycemic index than baked beans.
We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Beans, baked, home prepared types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +279.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1255.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 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 | -95.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3924.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1093.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 422mg | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 21.63g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.159mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.99mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 358mg | 11% |
| Folate | 4µg | 48µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.049mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 5.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 0.408mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 1.948g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.18g | 5.54g | 7% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.136mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 5.5g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 109mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 0.74g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 2.133g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 155kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.73mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.255mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 43mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 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
26%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals