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Refried beans vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Refried beans and Broad bean

  • Refried beans have more Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Broad bean have more Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Broad bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 15% more.
  • Refried beans have 9 times more Sodium than Broad bean. Refried beans have 370mg of Sodium, while Broad bean has 41mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.261
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.261

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227%
Contains more Folate +427.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227%
Contains more Folate +427.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +302%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 83.7
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
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +302%
Contains more Carbs +34.2%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Equal in Water - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2905%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2905%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 6.5g Refried beans
Protein 4.98g 4.8g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.5g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 10.1g Refried beans
Calories 90kcal 62kcal Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g Broad bean
Fiber 3.7g 3.6g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 18mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 35mg 31mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 73mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 193mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.58mg 0.47mg Refried beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.06mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.261mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 1µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.066mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.029mg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.048mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.178mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.215mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.37mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.313mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.037mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.195mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.235mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.115mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.02g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.303g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Broad bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Refried beans
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.