Refried beans vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between refried beans and shortbread
- Refried beans have more fiber and potassium; however, shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 37% more than refried beans.
- Shortbread contains 4 times less potassium than refried beans. Refried beans contain 319mg of potassium, while shortbread contains 88mg.
- Refried beans have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of shortbread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +45.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +364.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +792.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +423.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +636.4% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2059.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1204.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +370.7% |
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Protein
~5.37g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1016.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1433.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +444.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3787% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 8.326g | 52% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 26.22g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 8.105g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.353mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Calories | 90kcal | 514kcal | 21% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 2.98mg | 19% |
| Folate | 11µg | 81µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 3.275mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.314mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 63.78g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 6.708g | 15% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 40.47g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.393mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 353mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 6.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 5.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 7.253g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)