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Refried beans vs. Yellow beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Refried beans and Yellow beans

  • Refried beans have more Selenium, while Yellow beans have more Fiber, Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Yellow beans's daily need coverage for Fiber is 27% higher.
  • Yellow beans contains 74 times less Sodium than Refried beans. Refried beans contain 370mg of Sodium, while Yellow beans contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Beans, yellow, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 53% 19% 29% 93% 62% 29% 78% 0.65% 59% 7.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +346.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.8%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.4%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg

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 6% 0.12% 19% 0% 47% 24% 13% 14% 30% 0% 8.8% 61% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +636.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +66%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
9% 25% 63%
Protein: 9.16 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 25.28 g
Water: 62.98 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +86.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.6%

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.466 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +539.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.8%

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 Yellow beans
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Yellow beans Opinion
Calories 90kcal 144kcal Yellow beans
Protein 4.98g 9.16g Yellow beans
Fats 2.01g 1.08g Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 1.8mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 14.88g Yellow beans
Carbs 13.55g 25.28g Yellow beans
Magnesium 35mg 74mg Yellow beans
Calcium 29mg 62mg Yellow beans
Potassium 319mg 325mg Yellow beans
Iron 1.44mg 2.48mg Yellow beans
Sugar 0.54g 0.34g Yellow beans
Fiber 3.7g 10.4g Yellow beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.186mg Yellow beans
Zinc 0.58mg 1.06mg Yellow beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 183mg Yellow beans
Sodium 370mg 5mg Yellow beans
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Yellow beans
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.94mg Yellow beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.455mg Yellow beans
Selenium 5.8µg 1.3µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.187mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.103mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.708mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.229mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.129mg Yellow beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.5µg Yellow beans
Folate 11µg 81µg Yellow beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Yellow beans
Choline 21.2mg 35.2mg Yellow beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.279g Yellow beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.094g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.466g Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.108mg Yellow beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.386mg Yellow beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.405mg Yellow beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.732mg Yellow beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.629mg Yellow beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.138mg Yellow beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.496mg Yellow beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.479mg Yellow beans
Histidine 153mg 0.255mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Yellow beans
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
19%
Yellow beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
43%
Yellow beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Yellow beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173752/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.