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Skipjack tuna vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Skipjack tuna and Refried beans

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Refried beans has more Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 115% more than Refried beans.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Refried beans are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Selenium +706.9%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +1421.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +81%
Contains more Selenium +706.9%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +1421.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.44

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5010.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5010.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +466.5%
Contains more Other +380.7%
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.8%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
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
Contains more Protein +466.5%
Contains more Other +380.7%
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.85g Refried beans
Protein 28.21g 4.98g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 0g 13.55g Refried beans
Calories 132kcal 90kcal Skipjack tuna
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 37mg 29mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 1.44mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 35mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 92mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 319mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 370mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.58mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.019mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 46.8µg 5.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Vitamin C 1mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.079mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.367mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.189mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.103mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 11µg Refried beans
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.065mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.231mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.242mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.438mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.377mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.083mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.297mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.287mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 153mg Refried beans
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.631g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.543g 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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Skipjack tuna Refried beans
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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