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.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +334.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +317.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +359.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1430.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +627.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.367mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 5.8µg | 26% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 4.98g | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.079mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.44mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.076mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.631g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.58mg | 18% |
| Folate | 80µg | 11µg | 17% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 2.01g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.601g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 90kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.543g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.189mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 7.43g | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 13.55g | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 319mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.289mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 21.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 370mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.169g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 0.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +497.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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 | +704.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +207.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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