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Fast food vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fast food and Refried beans

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate in Fast food is higher than in Refried beans.
  • Fast food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Refried beans.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
7
:
3
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Calcium +113.8%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Zinc +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
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 +113.8%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Zinc +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.129

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.
Fast food
Fast food
11
:
1
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Protein +231.7%
Contains more Fats +497.5%
Contains more Carbs +132.5%
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +231.7%
Contains more Fats +497.5%
Contains more Carbs +132.5%
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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:
1
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 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 +704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
4
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1
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Starch +207.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +207.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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.
Fast food Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 9.85g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 4.98g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 2.01g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 13.55g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 90kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 7.43g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 1.7g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 62mg 29mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.44mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 35mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 134mg 92mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 319mg Refried beans
Sodium 331mg 370mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.58mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.357mg 0.289mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 5.8µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.09mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.076mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.079mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.367mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.189mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.103mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 11µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.1µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.065mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.231mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.242mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.438mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.377mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.083mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.297mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.287mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 153mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.016g Refried beans
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.631g Refried beans
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.601g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.543g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.36g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.