Brown sugar vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brown sugar and refried beans?
- Refried beans are richer than brown sugar in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Refried beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 15% more.
- The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
- The glycemic index of refried beans is lower.
We used Sugars, brown and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +186.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +102.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +174.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1833.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2200% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +351.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +821.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Carbs | 98.09g | 13.55g | 28% |
Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Sodium | 28mg | 370mg | 15% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
Calories | 380kcal | 90kcal | 15% |
Phosphorus | 4mg | 92mg | 13% |
Protein | 0.12g | 4.98g | 10% |
Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.289mg | 10% |
Iron | 0.71mg | 1.44mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.047mg | 0.129mg | 9% |
Selenium | 1.2µg | 5.8µg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 35mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.103mg | 5% |
Calcium | 83mg | 29mg | 5% |
Potassium | 133mg | 319mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.543g | 4% |
Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.631g | 3% |
Fats | 0g | 2.01g | 3% |
Choline | 2.3mg | 21.2mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.601g | 2% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 98.09g | 9.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 97.02g | 0.54g | N/A |
Trans fat | 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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +623.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +4050% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +5702.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 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 | +17411.1% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Galactose
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