Refried beans vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Refried beans and Black gram?
- Refried beans are higher in Selenium, and Vitamin C, yet Black gram is higher in Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
- Black gram's daily need coverage for Folate is 21% more.
- Refried beans have 53 times more Sodium than Black gram. While Refried beans have 370mg of Sodium, Black gram has only 7mg.
We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.
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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.
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Potassium
+38.1%
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Selenium
+132%
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Calcium
+82.8%
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Iron
+21.5%
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Magnesium
+80%
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Phosphorus
+69.6%
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Sodium
-98.1%
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Zinc
+43.1%
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Manganese
+42.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.139
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Potassium
+38.1%
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Selenium
+132%
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Calcium
+82.8%
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Iron
+21.5%
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Magnesium
+80%
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Phosphorus
+69.6%
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Sodium
-98.1%
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Zinc
+43.1%
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Manganese
+42.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.139
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.
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Vitamin C
+500%
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Vitamin B6
+77.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+97.4%
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Vitamin B3
+308.7%
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Vitamin B5
+129.1%
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Folate
+754.5%
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Vitamin K
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
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Vitamin C
+500%
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Vitamin B6
+77.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+97.4%
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Vitamin B3
+308.7%
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Vitamin B5
+129.1%
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Folate
+754.5%
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Vitamin K
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+265.5%
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+61.3%
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Protein
+51.4%
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Carbs
+35.4%
Equal in Water - 72.51
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
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1.71 g
Protein:
7.54 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
18.34 g
Water:
72.51 g
Other:
1.06 g
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Fats
+265.5%
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+61.3%
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Protein
+51.4%
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Carbs
+35.4%
Equal in Water - 72.51
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1972.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.3%
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Saturated Fat
-94%
Saturated Fat:
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.543 g
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.359 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1972.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.3%
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Saturated Fat
-94%
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.85g | 11.94g |
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Protein | 4.98g | 7.54g |
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Fats | 2.01g | 0.55g |
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Carbs | 13.55g | 18.34g |
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Calories | 90kcal | 105kcal |
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Starch | 7.43g |
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Sugar | 0.54g | 2.01g |
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Fiber | 3.7g | 6.4g |
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Calcium | 29mg | 53mg |
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Iron | 1.44mg | 1.75mg |
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Magnesium | 35mg | 63mg |
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Phosphorus | 92mg | 156mg |
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Potassium | 319mg | 231mg |
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Sodium | 370mg | 7mg |
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Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.83mg |
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Copper | 0.129mg | 0.139mg |
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Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.412mg |
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Selenium | 5.8µg | 2.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 31IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin C | 6mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.075mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.433mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.058mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 94µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.078mg |
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Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.262mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.385mg |
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Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.625mg |
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Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.5mg |
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Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.11mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.44mg |
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Valine | 0.287mg | 0.423mg |
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Histidine | 153mg | 0.211mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.631g | 0.038g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | 0.029g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.359g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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
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35%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)