Buckwheat vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Buckwheat and Refried beans
- The amount of Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Selenium in Refried beans are higher than in Buckwheat.
- Refried beans covers your daily need of Sodium 16% more than Buckwheat.
- Buckwheat contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Refried beans. While Buckwheat contains 0.94mg of Vitamin B3, Refried beans contain only 0.367mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Buckwheat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 | +45.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +314.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +224.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +297.7% |
~equal in
Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 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 | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +219.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +35% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 92kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 3.38g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.62g | 2.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.24g | 9.85g |
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| Carbs | 19.94g | 13.55g |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 0.54g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.289mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 20.1mg | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.631g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.543g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.438mg |
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| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.377mg |
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| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.079mg | 153mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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
8%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.497g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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