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Pork vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pork and baked beans?

  • Pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet baked beans are higher in fiber.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 72% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in baked beans is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pork is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
5
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +694.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.1%
Contains more IronIron +128.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2733.3%

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
10
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%
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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +555.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +860%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +393.1%
Contains more FatsFats +170.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +182%

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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Baked beans DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 5.7µg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.136mg 62%
Protein 27.32g 5.54g 44%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.09mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.408mg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 5mg 25%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.049mg 21%
Phosphorus 246mg 109mg 20%
Choline 93.9mg 17%
Sodium 62mg 422mg 16%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.73mg 15%
Saturated fat 5.23g 1.948g 15%
Iron 0.87mg 1.99mg 14%
Fats 13.92g 5.15g 13%
Folate 5µg 48µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.155mg 11%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.255mg 11%
Copper 0.073mg 0.159mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 2.133g 10%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Carbs 0g 21.63g 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calories 242kcal 155kcal 4%
Calcium 19mg 61mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 43mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.74g 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Potassium 423mg 358mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.13g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.287mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.153mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Baked 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
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.282g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.