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Refried beans vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are refried beans and monterey Jack different?

  • Refried beans are richer in fiber, while monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 92% more than refried beans.
  • Refried beans are lower in saturated fat.
  • Refried beans have a higher glycemic index (38) than monterey Jack (27).

Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cheese, monterey types were used in this article.

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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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.8%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2527.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2472.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +417.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1892.6%
Contains more WaterWater +89.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1406.5%
Contains more OtherOther +107.6%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1356.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.6%

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 Monterey Jack
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.631g 19.066g 84%
Calcium 29mg 746mg 72%
Phosphorus 92mg 444mg 50%
Fats 2.01g 30.28g 43%
Protein 4.98g 24.48g 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.39mg 24%
Zinc 0.58mg 3mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.859mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 8.751g 20%
Selenium 5.8µg 14.5µg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Calories 90kcal 373kcal 14%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.011mg 12%
Copper 0.129mg 0.032mg 11%
Sodium 370mg 600mg 10%
Iron 1.44mg 0.72mg 9%
Potassium 319mg 81mg 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.015mg 5%
Carbs 13.55g 0.68g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Folate 11µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.079mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 27mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.899g 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.26mg 1%
Choline 21.2mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.289mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 1.635mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Monterey Jack
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.