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Chicken sandwich vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken sandwich and refried beans

  • Refried beans have less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 46% more than refried beans.
  • The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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.
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% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2003.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +304.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 ProteinProtein +226.9%
Contains more FatsFats +456.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.2%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +58.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
36% 34% 31%
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 +645.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +122.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +113%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Refried beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.367mg 46%
Selenium 19.9µg 5.8µg 26%
Protein 16.28g 4.98g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.103mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.189mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.543g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.079mg 17%
Sodium 753mg 370mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.09mg 15%
Fats 11.19g 2.01g 14%
Phosphorus 185mg 92mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.076mg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.601g 10%
Folate 47µg 11µg 9%
Fiber 1.4g 3.7g 9%
Calories 250kcal 90kcal 8%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.631g 7%
Copper 0.067mg 0.129mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.1µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Starch 16.5g 7.43g 4%
Iron 1.77mg 1.44mg 4%
Choline 35.3mg 21.2mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 35mg 3%
Calcium 58mg 29mg 3%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.289mg 3%
Potassium 245mg 319mg 2%
Carbs 20.89g 13.55g 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0g 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 0.54g N/A
Zinc 0.61mg 0.58mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.

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