Veggie burger vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between veggie burgers and refried beans
- The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and iron in veggie burgers is higher than in refried beans.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 215% more than refried beans.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +369% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +289.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
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 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +922.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1027.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +215.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27% |
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Carbs
~13.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 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 | +195.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +272.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.78 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0.13 g
Lactose:
0.06 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +14.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +28.5% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.076mg | 215% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 5.8µg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.289mg | 29% |
| Folate | 124µg | 11µg | 28% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 4.98g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.367mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 92mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.103mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.079mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.44mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.543g | 10% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 370mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.129mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 2.01g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.7g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 0.631g | 4% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 90kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 0.601g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 7.43g | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 13.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Potassium | 333mg | 319mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 21.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.169g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
97%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)