Millet vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between millet and refried beans
- Millet has more vitamin B3; however, refried beans are higher in iron, fiber, selenium, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Refried beans cover your daily sodium needs 16% more than millet.
- Refried beans contain 4 times less vitamin B3 than millet. Millet contains 1.33mg of vitamin B3, while refried beans contain 0.367mg.
- Millet has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of millet is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Millet, 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 | +25.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +414.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +544.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +89.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.51 g
Fats:
1 g
Carbs:
23.67 g
Water:
71.41 g
Other:
0.41 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +317.1% |
~equal in
Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.172 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 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 | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +226.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.543g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 0.075mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.44mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5.8µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 319mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 0.367mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.51g | 4.98g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 23.67g | 13.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.172g | 0.631g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.2mg | 21.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1g | 2.01g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 90kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.289mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.37g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.13g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.543g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.184mg | 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 |
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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
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.459g)
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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