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Refried beans vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between refried beans and cheesecake

  • Refried beans have more fiber, copper, iron, and potassium; however, cheesecake is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily saturated fat needs 46% more than refried beans.
  • Cheesecake has 9 times less fiber than refried beans. Refried beans have 3.7g of fiber, while cheesecake has 0.4g.
  • Refried beans contain less saturated fat.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.4%
Contains more IronIron +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +545%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.5%

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1019.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.2%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1336.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.631g 9.921g 42%
Fats 2.01g 22.5g 32%
Histidine 153mg 0.133mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 8.634g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Fiber 3.7g 0.4g 13%
Calories 90kcal 321kcal 12%
Copper 0.129mg 0.02mg 12%
Iron 1.44mg 0.63mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.193mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.571mg 8%
Potassium 319mg 90mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 1.602g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 0.4mg 6%
Magnesium 35mg 11mg 6%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.14mg 6%
Carbs 13.55g 25.5g 4%
Choline 21.2mg 45.9mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.028mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.052mg 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Sodium 370mg 438mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 4.4µg 2%
Folate 11µg 18µg 2%
Calcium 29mg 51mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.195mg 1%
Selenium 5.8µg 5.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.51mg 1%
Protein 4.98g 5.5g 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 21.8g N/A
Phosphorus 92mg 93mg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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