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.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown rice is 66, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +597.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.8% |
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Water
~70.27g
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +125% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +233.6% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.974mg | 30% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.066mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2.561mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.178mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.6g | 8% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 24.79g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 25.58g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 2.74g | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.106mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 0.26g | 2% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 9.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 123kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.366g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 5.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 0.355g | N/A |
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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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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