Pudding vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pudding and refried beans
- Pudding has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B2; however, refried beans have more iron, fiber, manganese, and vitamin C.
- Refried beans' daily need coverage for iron is 14% more.
- Refried beans are lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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 | +265.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +323.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +16.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +20.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +197.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +87.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
3.15 g
Carbs:
19.64 g
Water:
73.13 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more FatsFats | +56.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +85.9% |
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Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.18 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 | +36.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +201.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Iron | 0.34mg | 1.44mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg | 13% |
Fiber | 0.8g | 3.7g | 12% |
Sodium | 98mg | 370mg | 12% |
Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.289mg | 8% |
Calcium | 106mg | 29mg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.157mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 44IU | 0IU | 6% |
Potassium | 150mg | 319mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.631g | 5% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 35mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 39µg | 0µg | 4% |
Selenium | 3.7µg | 5.8µg | 4% |
Protein | 3.16g | 4.98g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.326mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
Choline | 11.3mg | 21.2mg | 2% |
Folate | 4µg | 11µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.18g | 0.543g | 2% |
Calories | 120kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
Fats | 3.15g | 2.01g | 2% |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
Carbs | 19.64g | 13.55g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 87mg | 92mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.819g | 0.601g | 1% |
Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 18.84g | 9.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 11.96g | 0.54g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 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
12%

10%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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