Nachos vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nachos and refried beans
- Nachos have more vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and selenium, while refried beans have more iron, copper, and vitamin C.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 27% higher.
- Refried beans contain 9 times less vitamin K than nachos. Nachos contain 19.3µg of vitamin K, while refried beans contain 2.1µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in refried beans is lower.
- Refried beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.5% |
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 | +4433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +819% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +445.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +969.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +107.9% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 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 | +2232.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +828.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 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 | +281.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0.54g
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.601g | 34% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 2.01g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.543g | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.09mg | 27% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 92mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 2.1µg | 14% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 90kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.44mg | 9% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 7.43g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.631g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 13.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 5.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.189mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.289mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 370mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.7g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 4.98g | 1% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Folate | 10µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.169g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.