Pizza vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pizza and refried beans
- Refried beans have less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and iron.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 26% more.
- Refried beans are lower in saturated fat.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 CalciumCalcium | +548.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +243.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.1% |
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 | +822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +413.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +942.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +219% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +745.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 5.8µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.076mg | 26% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 0.367mg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 11µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 92mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 0.631g | 17% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 29mg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 4.98g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.44mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 2.01g | 12% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 370mg | 10% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 90kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.079mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 7.43g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.543g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 13.55g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 3.7g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 0.601g | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 319mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.1µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.289mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.169g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 0.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +382.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 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 | +333.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 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 | +262.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +170% |
