Refried beans vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Refried beans and Brown rice
- Refried beans have more Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Brown rice is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Brown rice covers your daily Manganese needs 30% more than Refried beans.
- Brown rice contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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.
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Calcium
+866.7%
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Iron
+157.1%
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Potassium
+270.9%
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Copper
+21.7%
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Magnesium
+11.4%
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Phosphorus
+12%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Zinc
+22.4%
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Manganese
+237%
Equal in Selenium - 5.8
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Calcium
+866.7%
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Iron
+157.1%
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Potassium
+270.9%
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Copper
+21.7%
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Magnesium
+11.4%
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Phosphorus
+12%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Zinc
+22.4%
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Manganese
+237%
Equal in Selenium - 5.8
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
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14.5%
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Folate
+22.2%
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Vitamin K
+950%
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Vitamin E
+88.9%
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Vitamin B1
+134.2%
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Vitamin B3
+597.8%
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Vitamin B5
+101.1%
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Vitamin B6
+19.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14.5%
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Folate
+22.2%
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Vitamin K
+950%
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Vitamin E
+88.9%
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Vitamin B1
+134.2%
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Vitamin B3
+597.8%
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Vitamin B5
+101.1%
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Vitamin B6
+19.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+81.8%
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Fats
+107.2%
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Water
+10.6%
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Other
+288.6%
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Carbs
+88.8%
Equal in Water - 70.27
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
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1.71 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
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Protein
+81.8%
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Fats
+107.2%
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Water
+10.6%
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Other
+288.6%
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Carbs
+88.8%
Equal in Water - 70.27
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.4%
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Saturated Fat
-58.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.543 g
Saturated Fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.366 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.4%
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Saturated Fat
-58.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+125%
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Starch
+233.6%
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
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0 g
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Sucrose
+125%
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Starch
+233.6%
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 9.85g | 23.98g |
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Protein | 4.98g | 2.74g |
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Fats | 2.01g | 0.97g |
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Carbs | 13.55g | 25.58g |
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Calories | 90kcal | 123kcal |
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Starch | 7.43g | 24.79g |
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Sugar | 0.54g | 0.24g |
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Fiber | 3.7g | 1.6g |
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Calcium | 29mg | 3mg |
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Iron | 1.44mg | 0.56mg |
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Magnesium | 35mg | 39mg |
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Phosphorus | 92mg | 103mg |
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Potassium | 319mg | 86mg |
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Sodium | 370mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.71mg |
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Copper | 0.129mg | 0.106mg |
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Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.974mg |
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Selenium | 5.8µg | 5.8µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.17mg |
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Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.178mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.069mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2.561mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.38mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.123mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.033mg |
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Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.095mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.109mg |
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Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.214mg |
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Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.099mg |
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Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.058mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.133mg |
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Valine | 0.287mg | 0.151mg |
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Histidine | 153mg | 0.066mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.631g | 0.26g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | 0.369g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.366g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 0.355g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.011g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.371g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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