Refried beans vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between refried beans and mozzarella
- Refried beans have more iron; however, mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 70% more than refried beans.
- Mozzarella has 23 times less sodium than refried beans. Refried beans have 370mg of sodium, while mozzarella has 16mg.
- Refried beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of mozzarella is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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 | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +476% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +377.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2420.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +439.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +469.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330.4% |
| 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:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +337.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +452.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +750.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
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
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +706% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.509g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 29mg | 731mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 524mg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 10.867g | 47% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 27.5g | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.92µg | 38% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 17.1g | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 3.13mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.34mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 15.7µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 137µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 4.844g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.027mg | 11% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 280kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 95mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 13IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.509g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 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 |
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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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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