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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.

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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
3
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7
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Calcium +113.8%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Zinc +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Copper - 0.121
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains more Calcium +113.8%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Zinc +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Copper - 0.121

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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
11
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
2
:
3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +231.7%
Contains more Fats +497.5%
Contains more Carbs +132.5%
Refried beans
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +102.2%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Contains more Protein +231.7%
Contains more Fats +497.5%
Contains more Carbs +132.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +704.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +207.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Refried beans
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +207.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 4.98g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 2.01g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 13.55g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 90kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 7.43g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0.54g 4.88g Refried beans
Fiber 3.7g 1.7g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 1.44mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 35mg 27mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 319mg 197mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 0.58mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.129mg 0.121mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 5.8µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 11µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 2.1µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.231mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.438mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.377mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.083mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.287mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 153mg 0.402mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0.514g Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 4.493g Refried beans
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.003g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g 0.121g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.