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Candy bar vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Candy bar and Refried beans

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Folate in Candy bar is higher than in Refried beans.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11761% more than Refried beans.
  • Refried beans have 46 times less Vitamin E than Candy bar. Candy bar has 4.1mg of Vitamin E , while Refried beans have 0.09mg.
  • Refried beans contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Candy bar
Candy bar
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Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Calcium +169%
Contains more Magnesium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +579.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +330.1%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Calcium +169%
Contains more Magnesium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Zinc +579.3%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +330.1%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%

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.
Candy bar
Candy bar
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2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Vitamin E +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2058.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148443.7%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Candy bar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2058.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148443.7%
Contains more Folate +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Candy bar
Candy bar
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Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Protein +211.2%
Contains more Fats +1576.6%
Contains more Carbs +249.8%
Contains more Water +4759.4%
Equal in Other - 1.71
Candy bar
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Refried beans
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 Protein +211.2%
Contains more Fats +1576.6%
Contains more Carbs +249.8%
Contains more Water +4759.4%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Candy bar
Candy bar
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Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2682.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1861.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2682.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1861.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 9.85g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 4.98g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 2.01g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 13.55g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 90kcal Candy bar
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 42.22g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 4.1g 3.7g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 29mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Magnesium 110mg 35mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 92mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 319mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 370mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.58mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.129mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.289mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.09mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.076mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.079mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.367mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.189mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.103mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 11µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.065mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.231mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.242mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.438mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.377mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.083mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.297mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.287mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.631g Refried beans
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.601g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.543g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Refried beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2975%
Candy bar
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.