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Cheddar Cheese vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheddar Cheese and Refried beans

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Refried beans has more Iron.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% more.
  • Refried beans are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
6
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Calcium +2348.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Zinc +527.6%
Contains more Selenium +391.4%
Contains more Iron +928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +319.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +970.4%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
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 +2348.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Zinc +527.6%
Contains more Selenium +391.4%
Contains more Iron +928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +319.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +970.4%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
:
4
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Protein +359.2%
Contains more Fats +1557.2%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Carbs +338.5%
Contains more Water +110%
Cheddar Cheese
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
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 +359.2%
Contains more Fats +1557.2%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Carbs +338.5%
Contains more Water +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1438.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 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 +1438.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Cheddar Cheese
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
Refried beans
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 9.85g Refried beans
Protein 22.87g 4.98g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 2.01g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 13.55g Refried beans
Calories 404kcal 90kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0.48g 0.54g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 710mg 29mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Magnesium 27mg 35mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 455mg 92mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 319mg Refried beans
Sodium 653mg 370mg Refried beans
Zinc 3.64mg 0.58mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.027mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 28.5µg 5.8µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.09mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.079mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.367mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.189mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Folate 27µg 11µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.065mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.231mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.242mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.438mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.377mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.083mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.297mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.287mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 153mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.016g Refried beans
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.631g Refried beans
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.601g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.543g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.