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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 have more fiber and manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 115% more than refried beans.
  • The amount of cholesterol in refried beans is lower.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +706.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1421.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.44mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5010.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +466.5%
Contains more OtherOther +380.7%
Contains more FatsFats +55.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
36% 34% 31%
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 -33.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.367mg 115%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 5.8µg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.103mg 68%
Protein 28.21g 4.98g 46%
Phosphorus 285mg 92mg 28%
Histidine 0.83mg 153mg 22%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Sodium 47mg 370mg 14%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.289mg 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 6mg 6%
Potassium 522mg 319mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.189mg 6%
Carbs 0g 13.55g 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.58mg 4%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.079mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.076mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Calories 132kcal 90kcal 2%
Copper 0.11mg 0.129mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 1.44mg 2%
Magnesium 44mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Fats 1.29g 2.01g 1%
Calcium 37mg 29mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.631g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.601g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.543g 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0.54g N/A
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Refried 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
72%
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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