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Refried beans vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between refried beans and pizza

  • Refried beans have less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and iron.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 26% more.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +548.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.1%

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.
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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +942.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +219%
Contains more FolateFolate +745.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +80.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.7%
Contains more FatsFats +382.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146%
Contains more OtherOther +41.5%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +170%
Contains more StarchStarch +262.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 5.8µg 19.9µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.39mg 26%
Histidine 153mg 0.355mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 3.825mg 22%
Folate 11µg 93µg 21%
Phosphorus 92mg 216mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Saturated fat 0.631g 4.465g 17%
Calcium 29mg 188mg 16%
Protein 4.98g 11.39g 13%
Iron 1.44mg 2.48mg 13%
Fats 2.01g 9.69g 12%
Sodium 370mg 598mg 10%
Calories 90kcal 266kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.195mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Starch 7.43g 26.95g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 1.681g 8%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.34mg 7%
Carbs 13.55g 33.33g 7%
Fiber 3.7g 2.3g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.83mg 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 1.4mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 2.608g 5%
Potassium 319mg 172mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 6.7µg 4%
Copper 0.129mg 0.105mg 3%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.36mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.08mg 2%
Choline 21.2mg 16.4mg 1%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.72mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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