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Cellophane noodles vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cellophane noodles and Refried beans

  • Cellophane noodles have more Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Refried beans are higher in Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Refried beans covers your daily Sodium needs 16% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Refried beans contain 4 times less Choline than Cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 93.2mg of Choline, while Refried beans contain 21.2mg.
  • Cellophane noodles have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated 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 +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +3090%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +189%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Iron +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +3090%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Manganese +189%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 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 E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +535.4%
Contains more Protein +3012.5%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Water +479.4%
Contains more Other +533.3%
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 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 Carbs +535.4%
Contains more Protein +3012.5%
Contains more Fats +3250%
Contains more Water +479.4%
Contains more Other +533.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2916.7%
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2916.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 85.59g 9.85g Cellophane noodles
Protein 0.16g 4.98g Refried beans
Fats 0.06g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 86.09g 13.55g Cellophane noodles
Calories 351kcal 90kcal Cellophane noodles
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 0g 0.54g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 25mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 2.17mg 1.44mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 3mg 35mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 32mg 92mg Refried beans
Potassium 10mg 319mg Refried beans
Sodium 10mg 370mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.41mg 0.58mg Refried beans
Copper 0.081mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.1mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 7.9µg 5.8µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.09mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.076mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.367mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Folate 2µg 11µg Refried beans
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.005mg 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.013mg 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.011mg 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.002mg 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.008mg 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 0.005mg 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.631g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 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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Cellophane noodles 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
5%
Cellophane noodles
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.614g)
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 ($)

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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.