Refried beans vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between refried beans and crouton
- Refried beans have more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 58% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of crouton is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Croutons, plain.
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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 | +12.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +546.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +719.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1382% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1313.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +228.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +442.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.2% |
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +409% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 37.5µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.623mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 4.08mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 5.439mg | 32% |
| Folate | 11µg | 132µg | 30% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.255mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 73.5g | 20% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 407kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.272mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 698mg | 14% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 11.9g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 6.6g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 3.059g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 124mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 5.1g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 1.273g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.429mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 1.51g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.514mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.