Almond butter vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almond butter and refried beans different?
- Almond butter is higher than refried beans in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, fiber, iron, and zinc.
- Almond butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 161% more than refried beans.
- Almond butter contains 12 times more calcium than refried beans. Almond butter contains 347mg of calcium, while refried beans contain 29mg.
Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +697.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1096.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +624% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +467.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +452.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +637.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.7% |
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 | +26800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1088.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +759.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +381.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2661.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4640.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5298.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2407% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.08 g
Sucrose:
4.34 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +703.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +9187.5% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 0.09mg | 161% |
| Copper | 0.934mg | 0.129mg | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.613g | 0.543g | 87% |
| Fats | 55.5g | 2.01g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.445g | 0.601g | 80% |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 0.289mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 0.079mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 92mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 279mg | 35mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 29mg | 32% |
| Protein | 20.96g | 4.98g | 32% |
| Calories | 614kcal | 90kcal | 26% |
| Iron | 3.49mg | 1.44mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 3.7g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.29mg | 0.58mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 0.367mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.152g | 0.631g | 16% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 319mg | 13% |
| Folate | 53µg | 11µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 5.8µg | 6% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 21.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
| Starch | 0.08g | 7.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.82g | 13.55g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 8.52g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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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
68%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.521g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
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.