Refried beans vs Lentil - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Refried beans and Lentil
- The amount of Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Zinc in Lentil is higher than in Refried beans.
- Lentil covers your daily need of Folate 43% more than Refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 185 times more Sodium than Lentil. While Refried beans contain 370mg of Sodium, Lentil contains only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+52.6%
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Iron
+131.3%
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Phosphorus
+95.7%
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Potassium
+15.7%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Zinc
+119%
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Copper
+94.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
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Calcium
+52.6%
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Iron
+131.3%
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Phosphorus
+95.7%
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Potassium
+15.7%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Zinc
+119%
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Copper
+94.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin K
+23.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+22.2%
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Vitamin B1
+122.4%
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Vitamin B3
+188.8%
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Vitamin B5
+237.6%
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Vitamin B6
+72.8%
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Folate
+1545.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.073
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin K
+23.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+22.2%
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Vitamin B1
+122.4%
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Vitamin B3
+188.8%
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Vitamin B5
+237.6%
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Vitamin B6
+72.8%
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Folate
+1545.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.073
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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 | 12.23g |
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Protein | 4.98g | 9.02g |
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Fats | 2.01g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 13.55g | 20.13g |
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Calories | 90kcal | 116kcal |
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Starch | 7.43g | g |
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Fructose | 0g | g |
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Sugar | 0.54g | 1.8g |
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Fiber | 3.7g | 7.9g |
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Calcium | 29mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 1.44mg | 3.33mg |
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Magnesium | 35mg | 36mg |
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Phosphorus | 92mg | 180mg |
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Potassium | 319mg | 369mg |
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Sodium | 370mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.27mg |
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Copper | 0.129mg | 0.251mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 8IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 6mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.169mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 1.06mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.638mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.178mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 181µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.081mg |
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Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.323mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.39mg |
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Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.654mg |
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Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.63mg |
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Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.077mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.445mg |
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Valine | 0.287mg | 0.448mg |
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Histidine | 153mg | 0.254mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.631g | 0.053g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | 0.064g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.175g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
10

26

Mineral Summary Score
33

48

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
30%

54%

Carbohydrates
14%

20%

Fats
9%

2%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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