Baked beans vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baked beans and refried beans different?
- Baked beans are richer in folate, fiber, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while refried beans are higher in vitamin C.
- Baked beans contain 4 times more monounsaturated fat than refried beans. Baked beans contain 2.133g of monounsaturated fat, while refried beans contain 0.601g.
- Refried beans are lower in saturated fat.
Beans, baked, home prepared 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 | +22.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +78.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 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 | +254.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.6% |
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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| Histidine | 0.153mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Folate | 48µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 3.7g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.44mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.631g | 6% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 2.01g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.601g | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 90kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 13.55g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 370mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.289mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 4.98g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.543g | 1% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 5.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.317g)
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 - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals