Refried beans vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between refried beans and milk
- Refried beans have more iron, fiber, copper, manganese, and vitamin C; however, milk is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
- Milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than refried beans.
- Milk has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +218.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1190% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9533.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +331% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
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
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1451.4% |
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Saturated fat
~0.633g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.101mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.03mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 0g | 15% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.01mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.003mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.185mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 150mg | 5% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Protein | 4.98g | 3.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.361mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 4.99g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.035g | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 17.7mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.633g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.