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Refried beans vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Refried beans and Bean

  • Refried beans have more Iron, however, Bean 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 Bean. Refried beans have 1.44mg of Iron, while Bean has 0.29mg.
  • Bean is 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.

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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%
Bean
Bean
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Potassium ~296mg

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%
Bean
Bean
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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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Bean
Bean
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5% 20% 73% 2%
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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Bean
Bean
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33% 11% 55%
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.
Refried beans Bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Bean Opinion
Calories 90kcal 105kcal Bean
Protein 4.98g 4.8g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.4g Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 3.1mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 14.99g Bean
Carbs 13.55g 20.49g Bean
Magnesium 35mg 32mg Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 50mg Bean
Potassium 319mg 296mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 0.29mg Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g 7.78g Refried beans
Fiber 3.7g 5.5g Bean
Copper 0.129mg 0.206mg Bean
Zinc 0.58mg 1.4mg Bean
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 104mg Bean
Sodium 370mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 0IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.15mg Bean
Manganese 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 4.5µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.06mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.43mg Bean
Vitamin B5 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.13mg Bean
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.8µg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 24µg Bean
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Bean
Choline 21.2mg 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.035g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.172g Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Bean
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
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.