Spaghetti vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spaghetti and baked beans?
- Spaghetti is richer in selenium, yet baked beans are richer in iron, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and copper.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 38% higher.
- Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +363.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +771.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +713.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +298% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +585.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +453.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +796.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.54g
~equal in
Water
~65.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -91% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1528.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 5.7µg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.99mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 422mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.5g | 15% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.136mg | 10% |
| Folate | 7µg | 48µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 358mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 1.948g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.159mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 5.15g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 2.133g | 5% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 21.63g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.74g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.255mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 5.54g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 155kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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
3%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.772g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins