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Spelt vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spelt and Refried beans

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Refried beans has more Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 35% higher.
  • Refried beans have 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Spelt. Spelt has 2.57mg of Vitamin B3, while Refried beans have 0.367mg.
  • Spelt is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, 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.
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +277.5%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Potassium +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.5%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +277.5%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Potassium +123.1%
Contains more Selenium +45%

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.
Spelt
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%
Contains more Fats +136.5%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.98
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
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 Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%
Contains more Fats +136.5%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.98

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +163.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +163.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 9.85g Spelt
Protein 5.5g 4.98g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 26.44g 13.55g Spelt
Calories 127kcal 90kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g 7.43g Spelt
Sugar 0.54g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 3.7g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 1.67mg 1.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 35mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 92mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 319mg Refried beans
Sodium 5mg 370mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.58mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.129mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.289mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.09mg Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.076mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.367mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Folate 13µg 11µg Spelt
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.631g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt 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
10%
Spelt
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.631g)
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 ($)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.