Refried beans vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between refried beans and spanish rice
- Refried beans have more fiber, copper, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium; however, spanish rice is richer in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin K, and vitamin B1.
- Spanish rice covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 13% more than refried beans.
- Spanish rice has 60 times less vitamin C than refried beans. Refried beans have 6mg of vitamin C, while spanish rice has 0.1mg.
- Refried beans contain less sodium.
- Spanish rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spanish rice is 51, 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 Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 | +169.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
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 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +548% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +519% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +354.5% |
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:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130% |
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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
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.7% |
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:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +42.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +270.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.071mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2.378mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 2.317g | 12% |
| Folate | 11µg | 50µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.2g | 10% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 153mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 13µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.183mg | 9% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 27.55g | 8% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 528mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 31.16g | 6% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 116mg | 6% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 185kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.415mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 5.29g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 7.4µg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 3.28g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 1.005g | 2% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 9.1mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 1.511g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 2.052g | 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 richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)