Taro vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taro and refried beans
- Taro has more vitamin E, vitamin B6, and potassium, while refried beans have more iron and selenium.
- Refried beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 16% higher.
- Refried beans contain 26 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while refried beans contain 0.09mg.
- The amount of sodium in taro is lower.
- Refried beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of taro is 54.
The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +48.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +728.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +2544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +905% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 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 | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3656.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +554.2% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.103mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.44mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.8µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 319mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 4.98g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.129mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 13.55g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.289mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.543g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.631g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Folate | 22µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 90kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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