Refried beans vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between refried beans and french beans?
- Refried beans are richer in selenium and vitamin C, yet french beans is richer in fiber and folate.
- French beans's daily need coverage for fiber is 23% higher.
- Refried beans have 62 times more sodium than french beans. Refried beans have 370mg of sodium, while french beans has 6mg.
- French beans has a lower glycemic index than refried beans.
We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.2% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.8% |
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:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +164.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.3% |
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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
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.453 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1055.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 9.4g | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.196mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Folate | 11µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 1.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.382mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.98g | 7.05g | 4% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 24.02g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.083g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 319mg | 370mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 0.76g | 2% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 129kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.052g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.453g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.546mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.222mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 14.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.369mg | 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French beans contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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