Pilaf vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pilaf and refried beans
- Pilaf has more folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5; however, refried beans are higher in fiber.
- Pilaf covers your daily folate needs 50% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 17 times less vitamin B3 than pilaf. Pilaf contains 6.127mg of vitamin B3, while refried beans contain 0.367mg.
- Refried beans have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pilaf is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +186.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +205.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +458.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +693.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1569.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1827.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +463.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +867% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 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 | -51.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
71.23 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.13 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 | +858.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +80% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 212µg | 11µg | 50% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 5.8µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.076mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 370mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.367mg | 36% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 7.43g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.289mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.103mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 13.55g | 21% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 90kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.44mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 4.98g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.189mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 319mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.631g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.543g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 21.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
47%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)