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Fruitcake vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruitcake and refried beans

  • Fruitcake has more iron and vitamin E, while refried beans have more copper, selenium, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
  • Refried beans cover your daily need for sodium, 12% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 10 times more vitamin E than refried beans. While fruitcake contains 0.9mg of vitamin E, refried beans contain only 0.09mg.
  • The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
  • Refried beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +158%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 FatsFats +352.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.7%
Contains more WaterWater +207.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 +598.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Refried beans DV% diff.
Histidine 0.071mg 153mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.543g 19%
Carbs 61.6g 13.55g 16%
Calories 324kcal 90kcal 12%
Sodium 101mg 370mg 12%
Fats 9.1g 2.01g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.601g 9%
Copper 0.05mg 0.129mg 9%
Iron 2.07mg 1.44mg 8%
Selenium 2µg 5.8µg 7%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6mg 6%
Phosphorus 52mg 92mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 35mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 153mg 319mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.103mg 4%
Protein 2.9g 4.98g 4%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.289mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.367mg 3%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.58mg 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Folate 20µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.079mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.631g 2%
Choline 8.9mg 21.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.189mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 9.85g N/A
Calcium 33mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 0.54g N/A
Fiber 3.7g 3.7g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.