Refried beans vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between refried beans and pita?
- Refried beans are richer in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet pita is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and calcium.
- Pita's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 16% higher.
- Refried beans contain less sodium.
- Refried beans have a lower glycemic index than pita.
We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types in this comparison.
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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 | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +196.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +483.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
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:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +311.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +472.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.535g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.195mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.267mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 55.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2.142mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Calories | 90kcal | 275kcal | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.481mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 9.1g | 8% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 536mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.034mg | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.168mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.166g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.105g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.535g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.394mg | 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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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.465g)
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 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.
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.