Water vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between water and refried beans
- Water has less iron, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
- Refried beans cover your daily iron needs 18% more than water.
- Water has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of refried beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +706.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.44mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.129mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.289mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 92mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Protein | 0g | 4.98g | 10% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 319mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 0kcal | 90kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 13.55g | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 3% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1610% |
