Refried beans vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between refried beans and broccoli
- Refried beans have more copper, iron, and selenium, while broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 92% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 11 times more sodium than broccoli. While refried beans contain 370mg of sodium, broccoli contains only 33mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Broccoli, raw.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4738.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +472.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +443.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5363.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1328.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +440% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 6mg | 89.2mg | 92% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 101.6µg | 83% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.059mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Folate | 11µg | 63µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.73mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.049mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.573mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 2.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.175mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 0g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.039g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.038g | 3% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 0.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.117mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.639mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 6.64g | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 319mg | 316mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 18.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | 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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59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)