Refried beans vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between refried beans and chocolate
- Refried beans have less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B12.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 100% more than refried beans.
- Chocolate contains 15 times less sodium than refried beans. Refried beans contain 370mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
- The glycemic index of refried beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +317.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +456.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +696.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +391% |
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 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +285.7% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +7915.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1456.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +351.4% |
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Protein
~4.88g
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Other
~1.7g
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1487.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +8464.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 1.028mg | 100% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 8.02mg | 82% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 18.519g | 81% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 1.419mg | 49% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 31.28g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 146mg | 26% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 546kcal | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 9.54g | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 61.17g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 206mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 24mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 7g | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 559mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.725mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 4.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0.112g | N/A |
| 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 0.947g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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