Refried beans vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between refried beans and caramel?
- Refried beans are higher in iron, fiber, copper, manganese, and selenium, yet caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Refried beans' daily need coverage for iron is 16% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in refried beans is lower.
- The glycemic index of refried beans is lower.
We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Candies, caramels types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +928.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +616.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2527.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +814.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +303% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +468.3% |
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Protein
~4.6g
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Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +540.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.115mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 77g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 3.478g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.14mg | 16% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 382kcal | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.256mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.018mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.011mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 138mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.62mg | 9% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 8.1g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 2.476g | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 1.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 245mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 114mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 214mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 1.542g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 4.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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