Flour vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flour and bean raw
- Flour has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B2, while bean raw has more folate, copper, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Bean raw covers your daily need for folate, 86% more than flour.
- Flour contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than bean raw. While flour contains 5.904mg of vitamin B3, bean raw contains only 1.174mg.
- Bean raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bean raw is 33, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +653.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1201.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +520.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +402.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +977.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +536.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +654.3% |
~equal in
Water
~11.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +163.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.407g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 183µg | 525µg | 86% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.893mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 15.5g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 411mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 1393mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 176mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.474mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 1.174mg | 30% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 21.42g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.212mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 1.148mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.28mg | 14% |
| Starch | 34.17g | 14% | |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 27.9µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 66.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.785mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.713mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 5.07mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 62.55g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.6µg | 4% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 347kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 1.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 47.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.235g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.229g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.407g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 1.558mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 1.356mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
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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67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)