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Ginger vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginger and Refried beans different?

  • Ginger is higher in Copper, however, Refried beans are richer in Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Refried beans is 16% higher.
  • Ginger contains 2 times more Copper than Refried beans. While Ginger contains 0.226mg of Copper, Refried beans contain only 0.129mg.
  • Ginger has less Sodium.

Ginger root, raw and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Ginger
Ginger
4
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6
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +75.2%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +728.6%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +75.2%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +728.6%

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.
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
4
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.189
Equal in Folate - 11
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.189
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +168%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Equal in Water - 77.75
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Fats +168%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Equal in Water - 77.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.6%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 9.85g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 4.98g Refried beans
Fats 0.75g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 17.77g 13.55g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 90kcal Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 1.7g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 2g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 16mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 0.6mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Magnesium 43mg 35mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 92mg Refried beans
Potassium 415mg 319mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 370mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.58mg Refried beans
Copper 0.226mg 0.129mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 0.7µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.09mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.367mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.189mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.103mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 11µg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.036mg 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.074mg 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.057mg 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.013mg 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.073mg 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 0.03mg 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.631g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.543g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.