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.
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Iron
+396.6%
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Selenium
+28.9%
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Calcium
+72.4%
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Phosphorus
+13%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Zinc
+141.4%
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Copper
+59.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 296
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Iron
+396.6%
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Selenium
+28.9%
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Calcium
+72.4%
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Phosphorus
+13%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Zinc
+141.4%
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Copper
+59.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 296
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.
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Vitamin C
+93.5%
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Vitamin B2
+31.7%
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Vitamin K
+162.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+97.4%
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Vitamin B3
+17.2%
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Vitamin B6
+26.2%
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Folate
+118.2%
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Vitamin C
+93.5%
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Vitamin B2
+31.7%
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Vitamin K
+162.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+97.4%
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Vitamin B3
+17.2%
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Vitamin B6
+26.2%
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Folate
+118.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+402.5%
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Carbs
+51.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 72.6
Equal in Other - 1.71
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
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1.71 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
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1.71 g
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Fats
+402.5%
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Carbs
+51.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 72.6
Equal in Other - 1.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1617.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+215.7%
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Saturated Fat
-83.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.543 g
Saturated Fat:
0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.172 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1617.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+215.7%
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Saturated 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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.85g | 14.99g |
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Protein | 4.98g | 4.8g |
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Fats | 2.01g | 0.4g |
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Carbs | 13.55g | 20.49g |
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Calories | 90kcal | 105kcal |
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Starch | 7.43g |
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Sugar | 0.54g | 7.78g |
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Fiber | 3.7g | 5.5g |
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Calcium | 29mg | 50mg |
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Iron | 1.44mg | 0.29mg |
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Magnesium | 35mg | 32mg |
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Phosphorus | 92mg | 104mg |
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Potassium | 319mg | 296mg |
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Sodium | 370mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.4mg |
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Copper | 0.129mg | 0.206mg |
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Manganese | 0.289mg |
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Selenium | 5.8µg | 4.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 106IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin C | 6mg | 3.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.43mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.13mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 24µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.065mg |
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Threonine | 0.231mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.242mg |
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Leucine | 0.438mg |
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Lysine | 0.377mg |
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Methionine | 0.083mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.297mg |
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Valine | 0.287mg |
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Histidine | 153mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.631g | 0.103g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | 0.035g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.172g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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
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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?

Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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