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Refried beans vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Refried beans and Taro

  • Refried beans have more Iron, and Selenium, while Taro have more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Refried beans' daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% higher.
  • Taro contains 8 times less Selenium than Refried beans. Refried beans contain 5.8µg of Selenium, while Taro contains 0.7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taro is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Taro, 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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
5
:
5
Taro
Taro
Contains more Iron +161.8%
Contains more Zinc +152.2%
Contains more Selenium +728.6%
Contains more Calcium +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Phosphorus - 84
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +161.8%
Contains more Zinc +152.2%
Contains more Selenium +728.6%
Contains more Calcium +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Phosphorus - 84

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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
3
:
7
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin K +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin K +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
4
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +905%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Equal in Water - 70.64
Refried beans
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
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +905%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Equal in Water - 70.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3656.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3656.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

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 Taro
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Taro Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 22.36g Taro
Protein 4.98g 1.5g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.2g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 26.46g Taro
Calories 90kcal 112kcal Taro
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 3.7g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 29mg 43mg Taro
Iron 1.44mg 0.55mg Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 33mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 84mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 370mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.58mg 0.23mg Refried beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.289mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 5.8µg 0.7µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 6mg 4.5mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.025mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 11µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.023mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.069mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.054mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.111mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.067mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.02mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.082mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.082mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.034mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.016g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.083g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.