Refried beans vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between refried beans and couscous
- Refried beans have more iron, phosphorus, copper, fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamin C, and magnesium; however, couscous has more selenium.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
- Couscous is lower in sodium.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Couscous, cooked.
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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 | +337.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +262.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +244% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +374.1% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +542.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
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:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1156.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +557.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.4% |
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Water
~72.57g
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2631.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +748.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 90kcal | 112kcal |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 3.79g |
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| Fats | 2.01g | 0.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.85g | 21.82g |
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| Carbs | 13.55g | 23.22g |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 58mg |
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| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 0.54g | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.26mg |
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| Starch | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 370mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.084mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.371mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 15µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 21.2mg | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.631g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | 0.022g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.064g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.1mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.259mg |
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| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.073mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.184mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.162mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.077mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.