Beans vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beans and refried beans
- Beans have more copper, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, refried beans have more iron.
- Refried beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 16% more.
- Beans have 14 times more sugar than refried beans. Beans have 7.78g of sugar, while refried beans have 0.54g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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 CalciumCalcium | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +396.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +402.5% |
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Protein
~4.98g
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Water
~77.75g
~equal in
Other
~1.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1617.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 1.44mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.129mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 3.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 50mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 21.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 13.55g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.631g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.543g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 2.01g | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 5.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 90kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 4.98g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 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
11%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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