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Brown rice vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brown rice and Refried beans

  • Brown rice has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Refried beans are richer in Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Brown rice covers your daily Manganese needs 30% more than Refried beans.
  • Refried beans have 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Brown rice. Brown rice has 2.561mg of Vitamin B3, while Refried beans have 0.367mg.
  • Brown rice contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
5
:
4
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +270.9%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Equal in Selenium - 5.8
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +270.9%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
5
:
4
Refried beans
Refried beans
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
4
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Carbs +88.8%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +107.2%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +288.6%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +88.8%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +107.2%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +288.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
1
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Starch +233.6%
Contains more Sucrose +125%
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
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
Contains more Starch +233.6%
Contains more Sucrose +125%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Refried beans
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
14%
Brown rice
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
33%
Refried beans

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.