Potato bread vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato bread and refried beans
- Refried beans contain less phosphorus, folate, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, fiber, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc than potato bread.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for potato bread is 40% higher.
- Refried beans have 11 times less folate than potato bread. Potato bread has 126µg of folate, while refried beans have 11µg.
- Potato bread has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
Food types used in this article are Bread, potato 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 PotassiumPotassium | +125.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +301.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.2% |
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 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +332.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +223.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1045.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 369mg | 92mg | 40% |
| Folate | 126µg | 11µg | 29% |
| Histidine | 0.143mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 29mg | 16% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 4.98g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 0.189mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 319mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 47.07g | 13.55g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 1.44mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.103mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.076mg | 9% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 90kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.44mg | 0.58mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 9.5µg | 5.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 0.367mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.543g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 2.1µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.631g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.601g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.253mg | 0.289mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.13g | 2.01g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.77g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Sodium | 375mg | 370mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.311mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
27%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)