Avocado vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between avocadoes and refried beans
- Avocadoes have more vitamin B5, folate, vitamin K, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, refried beans are richer in iron and selenium.
- Avocadoes cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 24% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans have 23 times less vitamin E than avocadoes. Avocadoes have 2.07mg of vitamin E, while refried beans have 0.09mg.
- Avocadoes contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
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 CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +373.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +634.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +149.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +636.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +629.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +149% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.9% |
~equal in
Water
~77.75g
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Other
~1.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 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 | +1530.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.11 g
Sucrose:
0.06 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +6654.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +800% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.189mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.601g | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 2.01g | 19% |
| Folate | 81µg | 11µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 2.1µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.09mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.103mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 3.7g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.44mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 5.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.367mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.543g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.631g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4.98g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.289mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 319mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 90kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Starch | 0.11g | 7.43g | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 13.55g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.169g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | 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
32%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)