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Refried beans vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Refried beans and Buttermilk

  • Refried beans have more Iron, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Magnesium, while Buttermilk have more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Refried beans' daily need coverage for Iron is 17% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Buttermilk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
8
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2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +2780%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +1072.7%
Contains more Manganese +14350%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +2780%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +1072.7%
Contains more Manganese +14350%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89

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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
7
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
4
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +182.9%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Refried beans
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
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +182.9%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1545.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1545.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%

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 Buttermilk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 4.79g Refried beans
Protein 4.98g 3.31g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.88g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 4.79g Refried beans
Calories 90kcal 40kcal Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g 4.79g Refried beans
Fiber 3.7g 0g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 1.44mg 0.05mg Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 11mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 89mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 151mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.58mg 0.42mg Refried beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.011mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.002mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 2µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.05mg Refried beans
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 6mg 1mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.034mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.058mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.034mg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 5µg Refried beans
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.042mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.141mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.171mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.313mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.277mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.171mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.217mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.1mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.254g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.033g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.