Dough vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between dough and refried beans
- Dough has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, refried beans have more vitamin C and fiber.
- Dough's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 53% more.
- Dough has 13 times more vitamin B3 than refried beans. Dough has 4.817mg of vitamin B3, while refried beans have 0.367mg.
- Refried beans are lower in sodium.
- Dough has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +171.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +17.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +79.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +393.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +834.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +440.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1212.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1018.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +165% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +282.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +14% |
Contains more WaterWater | +135.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
44.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.7 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +495.3% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.076mg | 53% |
Selenium | 28.6µg | 5.8µg | 41% |
Iron | 3.91mg | 1.44mg | 31% |
Folate | 123µg | 11µg | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 0.367mg | 28% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.079mg | 27% |
Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Starch | 44.23g | 7.43g | 15% |
Carbs | 51.88g | 13.55g | 13% |
Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.289mg | 13% |
Protein | 10.75g | 4.98g | 12% |
Sodium | 602mg | 370mg | 10% |
Calories | 272kcal | 90kcal | 9% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
Potassium | 117mg | 319mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2.2g | 3.7g | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.189mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.152mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
Choline | 8mg | 21.2mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 105mg | 92mg | 2% |
Calcium | 52mg | 29mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 0.543g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 0.601g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
Fats | 2.42g | 2.01g | 1% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.51g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 49.68g | 9.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.62g | 0.54g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.005g | 0.016g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.529g | 0.631g | 0% |
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 - ALA | 0.063g | 0.169g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 0.36g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Dough 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 ($)