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Refried beans vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between refried beans and chili Pepper

  • Refried beans have more selenium, fiber, and phosphorus, while chili Pepper have more vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily need for vitamin C, 263% more than refried beans.
  • Refried beans contain 53 times more sodium than chili Pepper. While refried beans contain 370mg of sodium, chili Pepper contain only 7mg.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili Pepper is 10, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw.

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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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1060%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +91%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3941.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +581%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149%
Contains more FatsFats +905%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more OtherOther +185%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5363.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +398.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

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 Chili Pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 6mg 242.5mg 263%
Histidine 153mg 0.041mg 22%
Sodium 370mg 7mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.278mg 13%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 14.3µg 10%
Selenium 5.8µg 0.5µg 10%
Fiber 3.7g 1.5g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Phosphorus 92mg 46mg 7%
Protein 4.98g 2g 6%
Copper 0.129mg 0.174mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.69mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.95mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.109g 3%
Saturated fat 0.631g 0.021g 3%
Folate 11µg 23µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.061mg 3%
Calories 90kcal 40kcal 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.3mg 3%
Fats 2.01g 0.2g 3%
Iron 1.44mg 1.2mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 25mg 2%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.237mg 2%
Choline 21.2mg 11.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 0.011g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 319mg 340mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 13.55g 9.46g 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 5.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.084mg 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 Chili Pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.