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Corn raw vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn raw and Refried beans

  • Corn raw has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Refried beans are richer in Iron, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Refried beans covers your daily Sodium needs 15% more than Corn raw.
  • Refried beans have 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Corn raw. Corn raw has 1.77mg of Vitamin B3, while Refried beans have 0.367mg.
  • Corn raw contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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 less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +138.9%
Contains more Manganese +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +138.9%
Contains more Manganese +77.3%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 92

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.4%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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 C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.4%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Equal in Water - 77.75
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 Carbs +38%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Fats +48.9%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Equal in Water - 77.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.5%
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +64.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +30.4%
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Sucrose +64.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +30.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 9.85g Corn raw
Protein 3.27g 4.98g Refried beans
Fats 1.35g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 18.7g 13.55g Corn raw
Calories 86kcal 90kcal Refried beans
Starch 5.7g 7.43g Refried beans
Fructose 1.94g 0g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 2g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 2mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 0.52mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Magnesium 37mg 35mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 92mg Refried beans
Potassium 270mg 319mg Refried beans
Sodium 15mg 370mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg 0.58mg Refried beans
Copper 0.054mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.163mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 0.6µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 187IU 0IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.09mg Refried beans
Vitamin C 6.8mg 6mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.076mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.367mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.189mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Folate 42µg 11µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.129mg 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.348mg 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.137mg 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.067mg 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.185mg 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 0.089mg 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 0.631g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.543g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g 0.36g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Refried beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.306g)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.