Lentil vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lentil and refried beans
- The amount of folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc in lentil is higher than in refried beans.
- Lentil covers your daily need for folate 43% more than refried beans.
- Lentil contains 16 times more Folate than refried beans. While lentil contains 181µg of Folate, refried beans contain only 11µg.
- The amount of sodium in lentil is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 PotassiumPotassium | +15.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.1% |
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +237.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1545.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 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 | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +839.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.3% |
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 | 116kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 2.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 9.85g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 13.55g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.44mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.54g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.289mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.631g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.543g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.438mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.377mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 153mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)