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Tofu yogurt vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tofu yogurt and Refried beans different?

  • Tofu yogurt is higher in Selenium, and Calcium, however, Refried beans are richer in Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Refried beans is 15% higher.
  • Tofu yogurt contains 4 times more Calcium than Refried beans. While Tofu yogurt contains 118mg of Calcium, Refried beans contain only 29mg.
  • Tofu yogurt has less Sodium.

Tofu yogurt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
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 +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +306.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +578.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.1%

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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
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 E Vitamin E +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 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 CarbsCarbs +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%
~equal in Water ~77.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 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 -59%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu yogurt Refried beans Opinion
Calories 94kcal 90kcal Tofu yogurt
Protein 3.5g 4.98g Refried beans
Fats 1.8g 2.01g Refried beans
Vitamin C 2.5mg 6mg Refried beans
Net carbs 15.76g 9.85g Tofu yogurt
Carbs 15.96g 13.55g Tofu yogurt
Magnesium 40mg 35mg Tofu yogurt
Calcium 118mg 29mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 47mg 319mg Refried beans
Iron 1.06mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Sugar 1.24g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 0.2g 3.7g Refried beans
Copper 0.075mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Zinc 0.31mg 0.58mg Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 38mg 92mg Refried beans
Sodium 35mg 370mg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.09mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 13µg 5.8µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.24mg 0.367mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.1µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 6µg 11µg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Tofu yogurt
Choline 48.4mg 21.2mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.631g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 1.017g 0.543g Tofu yogurt
Tryptophan 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tofu yogurt 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
7%
Tofu yogurt
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Tofu yogurt
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.