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Refried beans vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Refried beans and Baked beans different?

  • Refried beans are richer in Vitamin C, while Baked beans are higher in Folate, Fiber, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Refried beans contain 5 times more Vitamin C than Baked beans. Refried beans contain 6mg of Vitamin C, while Baked beans contain 1.1mg.
  • Refried beans are lower in Saturated Fat.

Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Beans, baked, home prepared 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.
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 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
~equal in Selenium ~5.7µg

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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +156.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.6%
Contains more OtherOther +46.8%

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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +254.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.3%

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 Baked beans
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Baked beans Opinion
Calories 90kcal 155kcal Baked beans
Protein 4.98g 5.54g Baked beans
Fats 2.01g 5.15g Baked beans
Vitamin C 6mg 1.1mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 16.13g Baked beans
Carbs 13.55g 21.63g Baked beans
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 43mg Baked beans
Calcium 29mg 61mg Baked beans
Potassium 319mg 358mg Baked beans
Iron 1.44mg 1.99mg Baked beans
Sugar 0.54g Baked beans
Fiber 3.7g 5.5g Baked beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.159mg Baked beans
Zinc 0.58mg 0.73mg Baked beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 109mg Baked beans
Sodium 370mg 422mg Refried beans
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.255mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 5.7µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.136mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.049mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.408mg Baked beans
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.155mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.09mg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 48µg Baked beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Baked beans
Choline 21.2mg Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 1.948g Refried beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.74g Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.228mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.242mg
Leucine 0.438mg 0.428mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.287mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.282mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.153mg 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 Baked beans
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
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.