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Okara vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Okara and Refried beans

  • Okara has more Selenium, Copper, Calcium, and Manganese, while Refried beans has more Vitamin C.
  • Refried beans covers your daily need of Sodium 16% more than Okara.
  • Okara contains 3 times more Calcium than Refried beans. While Okara contains 80mg of Calcium, Refried beans contain only 29mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Okara is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Okara 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.
Okara
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 19% 49% 67% 15% 26% 1.2% 53% 58%
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 +175.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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.
Okara
2
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 1.9% 5.3% 27% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
1
4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +41.5%
Contains more FatsFats +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +94.3%
~equal in Water ~77.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.755 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okara Refried beans Opinion
Calories 76kcal 90kcal Refried beans
Protein 3.52g 4.98g Refried beans
Fats 1.73g 2.01g Refried beans
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Net carbs 12.23g 9.85g Okara
Carbs 12.23g 13.55g Refried beans
Magnesium 26mg 35mg Refried beans
Calcium 80mg 29mg Okara
Potassium 213mg 319mg Refried beans
Iron 1.3mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g Okara
Fiber 3.7g Refried beans
Copper 0.2mg 0.129mg Okara
Zinc 0.56mg 0.58mg Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 60mg 92mg Refried beans
Sodium 9mg 370mg Okara
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.404mg 0.289mg Okara
Selenium 10.6µg 5.8µg Okara
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.367mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.103mg Okara
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Folate 26µg 11µg Okara
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Okara
Choline 21.2mg Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.193g 0.631g Okara
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.755g 0.543g Okara
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.131mg 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.159mg 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.244mg 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.212mg 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.041mg 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.162mg 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 0.093mg 153mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okara 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
5%
Okara
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Okara
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okara
Okara contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okara
Okara is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.