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Pork vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork and beans

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while beans have more fiber.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 74% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in beans is lower.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of beans is 33.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Beans
4
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 +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +906.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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.
Pork
9
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Beans
4
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 EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +484.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Beans
3
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 +469.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Beans
1
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 +17585.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Beans DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 4.5µg 74%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.15mg 61%
Protein 27.32g 4.8g 45%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.43mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.13mg 26%
Saturated fat 5.23g 0.103g 23%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Fats 13.92g 0.4g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.06mg 20%
Phosphorus 246mg 104mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 0.035g 15%
Copper 0.073mg 0.206mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 14%
Choline 93.9mg 30.8mg 11%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.4mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.172g 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calories 242kcal 105kcal 7%
Carbs 0g 20.49g 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Iron 0.87mg 0.29mg 7%
Folate 5µg 24µg 5%
Potassium 423mg 296mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.1mg 3%
Sodium 62mg 1mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 50mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.78g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
11%
Beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
25%
Beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beans
Beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.127g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.