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Refried beans vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between refried beans and pollock

  • Refried beans have more fiber and manganese; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B2.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than refried beans.
  • Refried beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1505.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +660.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg

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.
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%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +976%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +332.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +70.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +371.5%
~equal in Water ~73.65g
~equal in Other ~1.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +348.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.583g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 5.8µg 44.1µg 70%
Protein 4.98g 23.48g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Phosphorus 92mg 267mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 3.949mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.691mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.329mg 17%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Choline 21.2mg 91.6mg 13%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.018mg 12%
Magnesium 35mg 81mg 11%
Iron 1.44mg 0.56mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.223mg 11%
Copper 0.129mg 0.06mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.432mg 5%
Carbs 13.55g 0g 5%
Calcium 29mg 72mg 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Potassium 319mg 430mg 3%
Folate 11µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.631g 0.159g 2%
Sodium 370mg 419mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 0.134g 1%
Calories 90kcal 111kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.28mg 1%
Fats 2.01g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.58mg 0.57mg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.583g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 1.21mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Pollock
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
10%
Refried beans
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.