White beans vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between white beans and refried beans
- White beans has more iron, copper, folate, manganese, fiber, zinc, and potassium, while refried beans have more selenium and vitamin C.
- White beans covers your daily need for iron, 28% more than refried beans.
- White beans contains 7 times more folate than refried beans. While white beans contains 81µg of folate, refried beans contain only 11µg.
- The amount of sodium in white beans is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, white, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +210.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +346.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +944.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +636.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.73 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
25.09 g
Water:
63.08 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +474.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.152 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 | -85.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1838.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +257.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.7mg | 1.44mg | 28% |
| Histidine | 0.271mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Folate | 81µg | 11µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.287mg | 0.129mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.636mg | 0.289mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.73g | 4.98g | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 5.8µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 319mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.118mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 25.09g | 13.55g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.046mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Choline | 35.1mg | 21.2mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.152g | 0.543g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.35g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.091g | 0.631g | 2% |
| Calories | 139kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.14mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.229mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.79g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.34g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.115mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.409mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.776mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.668mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.146mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.526mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.509mg | 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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White beans contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White 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.