Soup beans vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between soup beans and refried beans
- The amount of vitamin A and monounsaturated fat in soup beans is higher than in refried beans.
- Soup beans cover your daily vitamin A needs 33% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans have 3 times less monounsaturated fat than soup beans. Soup beans have 1.58g of monounsaturated fat, while refried beans have 0.601g.
- Refried beans contain less saturated fat.
- Soup beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soup beans is 64, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, bean with ham, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve 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 CopperCopper | +24% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +372.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.19 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
11.16 g
Water:
78.63 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more FatsFats | +74.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.98g
~equal in
Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.39 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Vitamin A | 81µg | 0µg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 6mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 92mg | 5% |
Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
Fiber | 4.6g | 3.7g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 35mg | 4% |
Potassium | 175mg | 319mg | 4% |
Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
Copper | 0.16mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 1.37g | 0.631g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.04mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.601g | 2% |
Selenium | 6.9µg | 5.8µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
Fats | 3.5g | 2.01g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 400mg | 370mg | 1% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 1.44mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.543g | 1% |
Carbs | 11.16g | 13.55g | 1% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.03µg | 0µg | 1% |
Calories | 95kcal | 90kcal | 0% |
Protein | 5.19g | 4.98g | 0% |
Net carbs | 6.56g | 9.85g | N/A |
Calcium | 32mg | 29mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
Manganese | 0.29mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 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 - ALA | 0.169g | 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 |
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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
8%

10%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Soup beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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.