Refried beans vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between refried beans and mashed potato
- Mashed potato has less iron, copper, fiber, selenium, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Refried beans' daily need coverage for iron is 14% more.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +364.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +426.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +181% |
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:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~14.65g
~equal in
Water
~79.62g
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
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.577g
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:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +440% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +62.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.035mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 0.8µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 1.65g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 1.342g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 306mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 12.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 13.4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 286mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 2.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 89kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 14.65g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.577g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.174g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 1.146g | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.054g)
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 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.