Saffron vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saffron and refried beans
- The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 in saffron is higher than in refried beans.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1223% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans have 13 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, while refried beans have 6mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +654.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +282.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +440.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +670.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9729.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +238% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +297.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +880.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +745.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +191% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +382.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +553.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.1% |
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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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.289mg | 1223% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.44mg | 121% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 6mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.103mg | 70% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 35mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 319mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 92mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.129mg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 11µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 13.55g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.079mg | 14% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 4.98g | 13% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 90kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 370mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.543g | 10% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.367mg | 7% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 2.01g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.631g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 5.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.601g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 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
54%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.