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Refried beans vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between refried beans and edam

  • Refried beans contain less calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and selenium than edam.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% higher.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edam is 27, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.

The food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2527.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2420.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +546.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +482.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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%
Edam
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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 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +847.6%
Contains more WaterWater +87.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +401.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1283.1%
Contains more OtherOther +146.8%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1251.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.631g 17.572g 77%
Calcium 29mg 731mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Phosphorus 92mg 536mg 63%
Fats 2.01g 27.8g 40%
Protein 4.98g 24.99g 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.75mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.389mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 1.034mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 8.125g 19%
Sodium 370mg 812mg 19%
Selenium 5.8µg 14.5µg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Calories 90kcal 357kcal 13%
Iron 1.44mg 0.44mg 13%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.011mg 12%
Copper 0.129mg 0.036mg 10%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Potassium 319mg 188mg 4%
Carbs 13.55g 1.43g 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.281mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.076mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.665g 1%
Choline 21.2mg 15.4mg 1%
Folate 11µg 16µg 1%
Magnesium 35mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 1.43g N/A
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 1.81mg 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 Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.941g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients

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

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