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Refried beans vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between refried beans and Brussels sprouts

  • Refried beans have more selenium and copper, while Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 15 times less sodium than refried beans. Refried beans contain 370mg of sodium, while Brussels sprouts contain 25mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +454.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +570%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2513%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28076.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Starch: 7.43 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Refried beans Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 153g 1016%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 177µg 146%
Vitamin C 6mg 85mg 88%
Histidine 153mg 0.076mg 22%
Sodium 370mg 25mg 15%
Folate 11µg 61µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.219mg 9%
Selenium 5.8µg 1.6µg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.07mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.88mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.139mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.631g 0.062g 3%
Protein 4.98g 3.38g 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Phosphorus 92mg 69mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 23mg 3%
Fats 2.01g 0.3g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.309mg 2%
Calories 90kcal 43kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.745mg 2%
Potassium 319mg 389mg 2%
Manganese 0.289mg 0.337mg 2%
Carbs 13.55g 8.95g 2%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.42mg 1%
Iron 1.44mg 1.4mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 42mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 0.023g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.09mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0.54g 2.2g N/A
Fiber 3.7g 3.8g 0%
Trans fat 0.016g 0g N/A
Choline 21.2mg 19.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.155mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Refried beans
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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