Wheat gluten vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat gluten and refried beans
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium; however, refried beans are higher in fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 62% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 5 times less calcium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of calcium, while refried beans contain 29mg.
- Wheat gluten has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of wheat gluten is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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 CalciumCalcium | +389.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +261.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +584.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +219% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1409.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +848.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71% |
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Fats
~2.01g
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Carbs
~13.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +285.3% |
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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| Protein | 75.16g | 4.98g | 140% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 5.8µg | 62% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.44mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 92mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 370mg | 15% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 90kcal | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.7g | 12% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.129mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.189mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.631g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.543g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.367mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 2.01g | 0% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 13.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| 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 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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.