Feta vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between feta and refried beans
- Refried beans have less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium.
- Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
- Refried beans are lower in cholesterol.
- Refried beans have a higher glycemic index than feta.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, feta 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 | +1600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +414.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +932.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +968.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +411.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +958.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 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 | +669.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.543g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 0.631g | 65% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.079mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 29mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 92mg | 35% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 2.01g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.103mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 370mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.58mg | 21% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 4.98g | 18% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 5.8µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.189mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.129mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.289mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.44mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 0.601g | 10% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 90kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 319mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Folate | 32µg | 11µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.367mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 13.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.543g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
54%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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