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Refried beans vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are refried beans and provolone different?

  • Provolone is higher than refried beans in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 82% more than refried beans.
  • Refried beans have a higher glycemic index (38) than provolone (27).

Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cheese, provolone 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.2%
Contains more IronIron +176.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2790%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2506.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +456.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +439.1%
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +533.2%
Contains more WaterWater +89.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1224.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175.4%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1130.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.631g 17.078g 75%
Calcium 29mg 756mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Phosphorus 92mg 496mg 58%
Protein 4.98g 25.58g 41%
Fats 2.01g 26.62g 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.23mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 1.115mg 22%
Sodium 370mg 876mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.321mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 7.393g 17%
Selenium 5.8µg 14.5µg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Calories 90kcal 351kcal 13%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.01mg 12%
Iron 1.44mg 0.52mg 12%
Copper 0.129mg 0.026mg 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.476mg 6%
Potassium 319mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.019mg 5%
Carbs 13.55g 2.14g 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.769g 2%
Magnesium 35mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.073mg 2%
Choline 21.2mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.156mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.2µg 0%
Folate 11µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 1.64mg 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 Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.