Cereal vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cereal and Refried beans
- Refried beans contain less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese than Cereal.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 518% higher.
- The amount of Sodium in Refried beans are lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 IronIron | +2265.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1210.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.5% |
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 | +541.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8173.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4798.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7970.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5711.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +541% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1956.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 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 | -58.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +194.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +1703.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 378kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 6.06g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 1.08g | 2.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 85.45g | 9.85g |
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| Carbs | 86.85g | 13.55g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 34.06mg | 1.44mg |
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| Sugar | 10.35g | 0.54g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 795mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 814µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.289mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.631g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.204g | 0.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.543g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.438mg |
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| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.377mg |
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.162mg | 153mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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
363%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.371g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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