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Groat vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between groat and refried beans

  • Refried beans contain less copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B5, and zinc than groat.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for copper is 108% higher.
  • Refried beans contain 19 times less vitamin B3 than groat. Groat contains 7.02mg of vitamin B3, while refried beans contain 0.367mg.
  • The amount of sodium in groat is lower.
  • Refried beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of groat is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat 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.
Groat
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more IronIron +52.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +752.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%

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.
Groat
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +438%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1812.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +427.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%
Contains more WaterWater +697.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Refried beans
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Refried beans DV% diff.
Copper 1.1mg 0.129mg 108%
Magnesium 231mg 35mg 47%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.289mg 44%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.367mg 42%
Phosphorus 347mg 92mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.079mg 27%
Fiber 10g 3.7g 25%
Histidine 0.309mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.189mg 21%
Carbs 71.5g 13.55g 19%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.58mg 17%
Protein 13.25g 4.98g 17%
Sodium 1mg 370mg 16%
Calories 343kcal 90kcal 13%
Iron 2.2mg 1.44mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.103mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Selenium 8.3µg 5.8µg 5%
Folate 30µg 11µg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Potassium 460mg 319mg 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.543g 3%
Fats 3.4g 2.01g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 0.601g 1%
Saturated fat 0.741g 0.631g 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Refried beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Groat
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients
  2. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.