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Refried beans vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Refried beans and Spelt

  • Refried beans have more Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Spelt have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 35% higher.
  • Spelt is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Spelt, cooked.

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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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
3
:
7
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Potassium +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +277.5%
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Potassium +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +277.5%

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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
6
:
5
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Refried beans
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%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
3
:
2
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +136.5%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%
Refried beans
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
Spelt
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +136.5%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +163.4%
Refried beans
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Spelt
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +163.4%

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 Spelt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 4.98g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 2.01g 0.85g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 90kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 7.43g 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 0.54g Spelt
Fiber 3.7g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 29mg 10mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 35mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 92mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 319mg 143mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.58mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.129mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.289mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 5.8µg 4µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.03mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.08mg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 13µg Spelt
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
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
Trans Fat 0.016g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.631g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.