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Refried beans vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between refried beans and chicken fingers

  • Refried beans have more fiber; however, chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 49% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 3 times less fiber than refried beans. Refried beans have 3.7g of fiber, while chicken fingers have 1.2g.
  • Refried beans are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +97.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.7%

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.
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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3422.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2139%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +558.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +281%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.1%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.9%
Contains more FatsFats +594%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +71.9%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +703.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35%
Contains more StarchStarch +129.2%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 8.217mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 5.783g 35%
Protein 4.98g 19.22g 28%
Phosphorus 92mg 282mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.426mg 25%
Histidine 153mg 0.655mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 1.244mg 21%
Selenium 5.8µg 17.5µg 21%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 3.17mg 21%
Fats 2.01g 13.95g 18%
Sodium 370mg 769mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 4.83g 11%
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g 10%
Calories 90kcal 271kcal 9%
Iron 1.44mg 0.73mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.631g 2.493g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.179mg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.069mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 8µg 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 1.1mg 5%
Starch 7.43g 17.03g 4%
Choline 21.2mg 43.7mg 4%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.228mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.11mg 3%
Potassium 319mg 373mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 28mg 2%
Folate 11µg 19µg 2%
Carbs 13.55g 17.25g 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.71mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Calcium 29mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.908mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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