Flax vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Flax and Refried beans
- The amount of Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 in Flax is higher than in Refried beans.
- Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 131% more than Refried beans.
- Flax contains 11 times more Magnesium than Refried beans. While Flax contains 392mg of Magnesium, Refried beans contain only 35mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed 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.
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Calcium
+779.3%
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Iron
+297.9%
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Magnesium
+1020%
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Phosphorus
+597.8%
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Potassium
+154.9%
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Sodium
-91.9%
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Zinc
+648.3%
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Copper
+845.7%
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Manganese
+758.8%
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Selenium
+337.9%
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Calcium
+779.3%
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Iron
+297.9%
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Magnesium
+1020%
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Phosphorus
+597.8%
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Potassium
+154.9%
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Sodium
-91.9%
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Zinc
+648.3%
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Copper
+845.7%
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Manganese
+758.8%
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Selenium
+337.9%
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.
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Vitamin E
+244.4%
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Vitamin B1
+2063.2%
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Vitamin B2
+103.8%
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Vitamin B3
+739.2%
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Vitamin B5
+421.2%
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Vitamin B6
+359.2%
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Folate
+690.9%
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Vitamin K
+104.8%
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Vitamin C
+900%
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Vitamin E
+244.4%
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Vitamin B1
+2063.2%
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Vitamin B2
+103.8%
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Vitamin B3
+739.2%
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Vitamin B5
+421.2%
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Vitamin B6
+359.2%
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Folate
+690.9%
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Vitamin K
+104.8%
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Vitamin C
+900%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+267.3%
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Fats
+1997.5%
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Carbs
+113.1%
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Other
+117%
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Water
+1017.1%
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
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1.71 g
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Protein
+267.3%
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Fats
+1997.5%
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Carbs
+113.1%
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+117%
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Water
+1017.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1152.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5191%
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Saturated Fat
-82.8%
Saturated Fat:
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
28.73 g
Saturated Fat:
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.543 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1152.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5191%
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Saturated Fat
-82.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+113%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
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0 g
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0 g
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Sucrose
+113%
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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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.58g | 9.85g |
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Protein | 18.29g | 4.98g |
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Fats | 42.16g | 2.01g |
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Carbs | 28.88g | 13.55g |
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Calories | 534kcal | 90kcal |
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Starch | 7.43g |
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Sugar | 1.55g | 0.54g |
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Fiber | 27.3g | 3.7g |
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Calcium | 255mg | 29mg |
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Iron | 5.73mg | 1.44mg |
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Magnesium | 392mg | 35mg |
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Phosphorus | 642mg | 92mg |
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Potassium | 813mg | 319mg |
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Sodium | 30mg | 370mg |
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Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.58mg |
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Copper | 1.22mg | 0.129mg |
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Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.289mg |
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Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.8µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.076mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.079mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0.367mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.189mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.103mg |
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Folate | 87µg | 11µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 2.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.065mg |
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Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.231mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.242mg |
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Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.438mg |
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Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.377mg |
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Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.083mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.297mg |
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Valine | 1.072mg | 0.287mg |
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Histidine | 0.472mg | 153mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.016g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 0.631g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 0.601g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 0.543g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.008g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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
63%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?

Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)