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Beer vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beer and refried beans?

  • Beer has less iron, fiber, copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C than refried beans.
  • Refried beans' daily need coverage for iron is 18% higher.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Refried beans have a lower glycemic index than beer.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types in this comparison.

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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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1081.5%
Contains more IronIron +7100%
Contains more CopperCopper +2480%
Contains more ZincZinc +5700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +557.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3512.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +866.7%

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.
Beer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +982.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Refried beans DV% diff.
Histidine 0mg 153mg 22%
Iron 0.02mg 1.44mg 18%
Sodium 4mg 370mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Copper 0.005mg 0.129mg 14%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.289mg 12%
Phosphorus 14mg 92mg 11%
Protein 0.46g 4.98g 9%
Potassium 27mg 319mg 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5.8µg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Magnesium 6mg 35mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.076mg 6%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.079mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.103mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.543g 4%
Starch 0g 7.43g 3%
Calcium 4mg 29mg 3%
Carbs 3.55g 13.55g 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.631g 3%
Fats 0g 2.01g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.189mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.601g 2%
Choline 10.1mg 21.2mg 2%
Calories 43kcal 90kcal 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.367mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Refried beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Beer
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.