Cornmeal vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cornmeal and Refried beans
- Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Refried beans are higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Cornmeal covers your daily Folate needs 50% more than Refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 14 times less Vitamin B3 than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 4.968mg of Vitamin B3, while Refried beans contain 0.367mg.
- Cornmeal has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 IronIron | +202.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1253.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +486.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +595.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 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 | -65.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +54.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
73.3 g
Sucrose:
0.68 g
Glucose:
0.56 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.19 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 StarchStarch | +886.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +25.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 2.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 9.85g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 13.55g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.44mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.54g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.289mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 209µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 0.631g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 0.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.543g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.242mg | |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.438mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.377mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 153mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g | 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 | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.411g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.