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Refried beans vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between refried beans and pork Meat

  • Refried beans contain less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B5 than pork Meat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork Meat is 73% higher.
  • Refried beans have a higher glycemic index than pork Meat.

Food types used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +383.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2123.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more ZincZinc +317.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +558.6%

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%
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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1925.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +319.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +96.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +425.5%
Contains more FatsFats +74.6%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.506g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.95mg 73%
Selenium 5.8µg 38.2µg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.739mg 49%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 7.432mg 44%
Protein 4.98g 26.17g 42%
Phosphorus 92mg 267mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.387mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Histidine 153mg 1.13mg 22%
Zinc 0.58mg 2.42mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 1.012mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Sodium 370mg 57mg 14%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.013mg 12%
Choline 21.2mg 88.9mg 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 13.55g 0g 5%
Iron 1.44mg 1.15mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.631g 1.198g 3%
Folate 11µg 0µg 3%
Calories 90kcal 143kcal 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Potassium 319mg 421mg 3%
Fats 2.01g 3.51g 2%
Copper 0.129mg 0.111mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 1.334g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 35mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g 0.033g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.506g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 1.367mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.