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Porridge vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porridge and Baked beans different?

  • Porridge is richer in Iron, while Baked beans are higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Porridge covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than Baked beans.
  • Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Beans, baked, home prepared types were 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 more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Iron +87.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Magnesium +760%
Contains more Phosphorus +626.7%
Contains more Potassium +2137.5%
Contains more Zinc +461.5%
Contains more Copper +297.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +103.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Contains more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Iron +87.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Magnesium +760%
Contains more Phosphorus +626.7%
Contains more Potassium +2137.5%
Contains more Zinc +461.5%
Contains more Copper +297.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +103.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
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 B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Protein +284.7%
Contains more Fats +2352.4%
Contains more Carbs +105.6%
Contains more Other +1040.9%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 +34.4%
Contains more Protein +284.7%
Contains more Fats +2352.4%
Contains more Carbs +105.6%
Contains more Other +1040.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7517.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.1%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7517.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Baked beans Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 16.13g Baked beans
Protein 1.44g 5.54g Baked beans
Fats 0.21g 5.15g Baked beans
Carbs 10.52g 21.63g Baked beans
Calories 50kcal 155kcal Baked beans
Sugar 0.03g Baked beans
Fiber 0.5g 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 87mg 61mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 1.99mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 43mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 15mg 109mg Baked beans
Potassium 16mg 358mg Baked beans
Sodium 6mg 422mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.73mg Baked beans
Copper 0.04mg 0.159mg Baked beans
Manganese 0mg 0.255mg Baked beans
Selenium 2.8µg 5.7µg Baked beans
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.136mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.049mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.408mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.155mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.09mg Baked beans
Folate 12µg 48µg Baked beans
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.045mg 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.11mg 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.037mg 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.027mg 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.07mg 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.033mg 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 1.948g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.74g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
10%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.