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Refried beans vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between refried beans and coconut milk

  • Refried beans have more vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Coconut milk covers your daily saturated fat needs 103% more than refried beans.
  • Coconut milk contains less sodium.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut milk is 97, 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 Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +217%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.183mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.6%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +140.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1086.1%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.631g 21.14g 93%
Fats 2.01g 23.84g 34%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.916mg 27%
Histidine 153mg 0.053mg 22%
Sodium 370mg 15mg 15%
Copper 0.129mg 0.266mg 15%
Calories 90kcal 230kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0mg 6%
Fiber 3.7g 2.2g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.033mg 5%
Protein 4.98g 2.29g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.026mg 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 2.8mg 4%
Carbs 13.55g 5.54g 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Iron 1.44mg 1.64mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.261g 2%
Choline 21.2mg 8.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.76mg 2%
Potassium 319mg 263mg 2%
Selenium 5.8µg 6.2µg 1%
Phosphorus 92mg 100mg 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.67mg 1%
Folate 11µg 16µg 1%
Calcium 29mg 16mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 1.014g 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 3.34g N/A
Magnesium 35mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 0.54g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.183mg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.139mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.