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Refried beans vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Refried beans and Corn

  • Refried beans have more Iron, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, and Fiber, while Corn have more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Refried beans' daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% higher.
  • Corn contains 29 times less Selenium than Refried beans. Refried beans contain 5.8µg of Selenium, while Corn contains 0.2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
8
:
2
Corn
Corn
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62

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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
3
:
6
Corn
Corn
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.5
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
4
:
1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Other +144.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41
Refried beans
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Other +144.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
2
Corn
Corn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Corn
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
4
Corn
Corn
Contains more Sucrose +407.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 7.17
Refried beans
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Corn
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +407.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 7.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Corn Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 18.58g Corn
Protein 4.98g 3.41g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 1.5g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 20.98g Corn
Calories 90kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.43g 7.17g Refried beans
Fructose 0g 0.79g Corn
Sugar 0.54g 4.54g Refried beans
Fiber 3.7g 2.4g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 3mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 0.45mg Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 77mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 218mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.58mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.129mg 0.049mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.167mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 0.2µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin C 6mg 5.5mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.057mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 11µg 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.4µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.023mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.133mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.133mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.358mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.141mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.069mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.155mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.191mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.091mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Corn
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.374g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.603g Corn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Corn
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
10%
Refried beans
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.