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Cheese vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheese and pinto beans

  • Cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin A; however, pinto beans has more folate and fiber.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Pinto beans is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pinto beans has a higher glycemic index than cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Cheese
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 14% 38% 78% 73% 27% 63% 0.13% 59% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1443.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +359.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.7%
Contains more IronIron +1392.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +630%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1577.8%

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.
Cheese
Cheese
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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 2.7% 0% 19% 0% 48% 14% 6% 13% 53% 0% 8.8% 129% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +590.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +439%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +537%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
9% 26% 63%
Protein: 9.01 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 26.22 g
Water: 62.95 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5024.6%
Contains more OtherOther +217.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +748.5%
Contains more WaterWater +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.235 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6851.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +504.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
3
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
98% 2%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.34 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~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.
Cheese Pinto beans
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Pinto beans Opinion
Calories 404kcal 143kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 9.01g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.65g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Pinto beans
Net carbs 3.09g 17.22g Pinto beans
Carbs 3.09g 26.22g Pinto beans
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Pinto beans
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 50mg Pinto beans
Calcium 710mg 46mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 436mg Pinto beans
Iron 0.14mg 2.09mg Pinto beans
Sugar 0.48g 0.34g Pinto beans
Fiber 0g 9g Pinto beans
Copper 0.03mg 0.219mg Pinto beans
Zinc 3.64mg 0.98mg Cheese
Starch 15.15g Pinto beans
Phosphorus 455mg 147mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 1mg Pinto beans
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.94mg Pinto beans
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.453mg Pinto beans
Selenium 28.5µg 6.2µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.193mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.062mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.318mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.21mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.229mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.5µg Pinto beans
Folate 27µg 172µg Pinto beans
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Pinto beans
Choline 16.5mg 35.3mg Pinto beans
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.136g Pinto beans
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.133g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.235g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.108mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.331mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.426mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.765mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.63mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.117mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.531mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.519mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.247mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Pinto 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
33%
Cheese
24%
Pinto beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
42%
Pinto beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Pinto beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175200/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.