Refried beans vs Navy bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Refried beans and Navy bean different?
- Refried beans are higher in Selenium, however Navy bean is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Navy bean is 30% higher.
- Refried beans contain 28 times more Sodium than Navy bean. While Refried beans contain 370mg of Sodium, Navy bean contains only 13mg.
Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Beans, navy, mature seeds, sprouted, raw are the varieties 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+93.3%
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Iron
+34%
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Magnesium
+188.6%
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Sodium
-96.5%
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Zinc
+53.4%
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Copper
+176%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Potassium - 307
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Calcium
+93.3%
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Iron
+34%
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Magnesium
+188.6%
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Sodium
-96.5%
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Zinc
+53.4%
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Copper
+176%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Potassium - 307
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+213.3%
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Vitamin B1
+413.2%
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Vitamin B2
+172.2%
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Vitamin B3
+232.4%
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Vitamin B5
+336.5%
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Vitamin B6
+85.4%
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Folate
+1100%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+213.3%
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Vitamin B1
+413.2%
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Vitamin B2
+172.2%
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Vitamin B3
+232.4%
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Vitamin B5
+336.5%
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Vitamin B6
+85.4%
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Folate
+1100%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.85g | 13.05g |
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Protein | 4.98g | 6.15g |
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Fats | 2.01g | 0.7g |
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Carbs | 13.55g | 13.05g |
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Calories | 90kcal | 67kcal |
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Starch | 7.43g | g |
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Fructose | 0g | g |
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Sugar | 0.54g | g |
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Fiber | 3.7g | g |
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Calcium | 29mg | 15mg |
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Iron | 1.44mg | 1.93mg |
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Magnesium | 35mg | 101mg |
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Phosphorus | 92mg | 100mg |
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Potassium | 319mg | 307mg |
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Sodium | 370mg | 13mg |
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Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.89mg |
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Copper | 0.129mg | 0.356mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 4IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 18.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.39mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.215mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.22mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.825mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.191mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 132µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.064mg |
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Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.258mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.273mg |
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Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.442mg |
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Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.35mg |
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Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.064mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.31mg |
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Valine | 0.287mg | 0.316mg |
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Histidine | 153mg | 0.172mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.631g | 0.085g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | 0.052g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.407g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
10

35

Mineral Summary Score
33

45

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
30%

37%

Carbohydrates
14%

13%

Fats
9%

3%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Navy bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Navy bean contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Navy bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.546g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Navy bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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.