Shrimp vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and refried beans
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, refried beans have more iron and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Refried beans have 3 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while refried beans have 0.129mg.
- Refried beans are lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 | +11.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +193.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +182.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +182.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +775.8% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
Protein | 23.98g | 4.98g | 38% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.129mg | 28% |
Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 92mg | 21% |
Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
Iron | 0.51mg | 1.44mg | 12% |
Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.289mg | 11% |
Sodium | 111mg | 370mg | 11% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.58mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 8% | |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 70mg | 29mg | 4% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 13.55g | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.631g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.543g | 3% |
Fats | 0.28g | 2.01g | 3% |
Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 319mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 35mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.601g | 1% |
Calories | 99kcal | 90kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 9.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.016g | 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% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.169g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +381.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +617.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6675% |
Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
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Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1152.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +587.3% |