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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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
4
:
5
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +270.9%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Equal in Selenium - 5.8
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +270.9%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more 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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
4
:
5
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +597.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +597.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
4
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +107.2%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +288.6%
Contains more Carbs +88.8%
Equal in Water - 70.27
Refried beans
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
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +107.2%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +288.6%
Contains more Carbs +88.8%
Equal in Water - 70.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
2
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more Starch +233.6%
Refried beans
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
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more 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.
Refried beans Brown rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 4.98g 2.74g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.97g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 90kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Starch 7.43g 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.54g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 3mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 0.56mg Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 92mg 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 319mg 86mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.58mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.129mg 0.106mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 5.8µg 5.8µg
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.069mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 11µg 9µg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.2µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.033mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.095mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.109mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.214mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.099mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.058mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.133mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.151mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.066mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.369g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.366g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.355g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g 0.011g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Brown rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
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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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.

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.