USDA-derived comparison

Baked Beans vs Soybeans

Baked Beans leads for Zinc; Soybeans answers with Iron, Phosphorus and Protein.

Who each is for: Choose baked Beans for zinc. Choose soybeans for iron and phosphorus.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Baked Beans

Typical serving: half a large tin (210g)

7/100

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Soybeans

Typical serving: half a cup (90g)

18/100

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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBaked BeansSoybeans
Calories94 kcal172 kcal
Protein5 g18 g
Carbs21 g8 g
Fat0 g9 g
Fiber4 g6 g
Sat fat0 g1 g
Sodium343 mg1 mg
Potassium224 mg515 mg
Calcium34 mg102 mg
Iron1.2 mg5.1 mg
Magnesium27 mg86 mg
Zinc2.3 mg1.2 mg
Vitamin C0 mg2 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate12 µg54 µg

Servings differ: half a large tin of baked beans is about 210g, half a cup of soybeans about 90g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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