Refried beans vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are refried beans and almond butter different?
- Almond butter is higher than refried beans in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, fiber, iron, and zinc.
- Almond butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 161% more than refried beans.
Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types were used in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +141.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +697.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1096.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +142.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +624% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +467.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +452.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +637.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26800% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1088.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +759.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +381.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +145.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Contains more WaterWater | +4640.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2661.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +80.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5298.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2407% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.08 g
Sucrose:
4.34 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +9187.5% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +703.7% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 24.21mg | 161% |
Copper | 0.129mg | 0.934mg | 89% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 13.613g | 87% |
Fats | 2.01g | 55.5g | 82% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 32.445g | 80% |
Manganese | 0.289mg | 2.131mg | 80% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.939mg | 66% |
Phosphorus | 92mg | 508mg | 59% |
Magnesium | 35mg | 279mg | 58% |
Calcium | 29mg | 347mg | 32% |
Protein | 4.98g | 20.96g | 32% |
Calories | 90kcal | 614kcal | 26% |
Iron | 1.44mg | 3.49mg | 26% |
Fiber | 3.7g | 10.3g | 26% |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 3.29mg | 25% |
Histidine | 153mg | 0.55mg | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 3.155mg | 17% |
Sodium | 370mg | 7mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 0.631g | 4.152g | 16% |
Potassium | 319mg | 748mg | 13% |
Folate | 11µg | 53µg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
Selenium | 5.8µg | 2.4µg | 6% |
Choline | 21.2mg | 52.1mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.318mg | 3% |
Starch | 7.43g | 0.08g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0µg | 2% |
Carbs | 13.55g | 18.82g | 2% |
Net carbs | 9.85g | 8.52g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.54g | 4.43g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.438mg | 1.483mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.287mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | 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
10%

68%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%

141%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.521g)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.