Refried beans vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between refried beans and beans
- Refried beans have more iron; however, beans have more copper, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Refried beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 16% more.
- Refried beans have 5 times more iron than beans. Refried beans have 1.44mg of iron, while beans have 0.29mg.
- Beans are lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +396.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.3% |
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:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +402.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.8g
~equal in
Water
~72.6g
~equal in
Other
~1.71g
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
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1617.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 370mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.29mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.206mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.4mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 5.5g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 30.8mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 20.49g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.103g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 104mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.172g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 4.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 7.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.