Cereal vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cereal and pinto beans
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while pinto beans has more fiber.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 508% higher.
- The amount of sodium in pinto beans is lower.
- Pinto beans has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pinto beans is 39, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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 IronIron | +1529.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +675.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +315.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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 | +4712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3158% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6141.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2514% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1075% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1565.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.15 g
Sucrose:
0.34 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2764.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.193mg | 508% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.229mg | 443% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 2.09mg | 400% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.062mg | 293% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.318mg | 183% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 0µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.98mg | 60% |
| Folate | 172µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0.8mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 1mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 9g | 30% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 26.22g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.453mg | 15% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 143kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 147mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 436mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.219mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Protein | 6.06g | 9.01g | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.235g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.136g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 17.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 0.34g | N/A |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 6.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g | 0% |
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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
371%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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