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Refried beans vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between refried beans and spelt

  • The amount of manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 in spelt is higher than in refried beans.
  • Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 117% more than refried beans.
  • Refried beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of spelt is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Spelt, uncooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +208.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +465.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +932.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.7%
~equal in Calcium ~27mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Spelt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1764.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +465.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +309.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +605.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.6%
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418%
~equal in Other ~1.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Spelt
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89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +625.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.59g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.289mg 2.983mg 117%
Phosphorus 92mg 401mg 44%
Copper 0.129mg 0.511mg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 6.843mg 40%
Iron 1.44mg 4.44mg 38%
Fiber 3.7g 10.7g 28%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.28mg 25%
Magnesium 35mg 136mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.364mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 0.36mg 22%
Protein 4.98g 14.57g 19%
Carbs 13.55g 70.19g 19%
Starch 7.43g 53.92g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 1.068mg 18%
Sodium 370mg 8mg 16%
Calories 90kcal 338kcal 12%
Selenium 5.8µg 11.7µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.23mg 10%
Folate 11µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 1.258g 5%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.79mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.113mg 3%
Potassium 319mg 388mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 3.6µg 1%
Fats 2.01g 2.43g 1%
Saturated fat 0.631g 0.406g 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 59.49g N/A
Calcium 29mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.54g 6.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 0.445g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.681mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 ($)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients

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

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