Refried beans vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between refried beans and fast food
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate in fast food is higher than in refried beans.
- Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans contain less saturated fat.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, 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 Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; 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 | +29.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +334.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +317.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +359.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1430.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +627.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.3% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +497.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.5% |
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +704.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.4% |
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +207.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 5.617mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 20.3µg | 26% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 16.52g | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.402mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.363mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 3.06mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.317mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 4.493g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.52mg | 18% |
| Folate | 11µg | 80µg | 17% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 12.01g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 4.835g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 297kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 1.68g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.212mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.53mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 134mg | 6% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 22.87g | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 31.5g | 6% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 197mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.357mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 34.4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 331mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.121g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 1.391g | 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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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food 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.