Fettuccine vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fettuccine and refried beans
- Fettuccine has more vitamin B3; however, refried beans are higher in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber.
- Refried beans cover your daily iron needs 11% more than fettuccine.
- Refried beans contain 5 times less vitamin B3 than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 1.8mg of vitamin B3, while refried beans contain 0.367mg.
- Fettuccine has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 less SodiumSodium | -55.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +480% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268% |
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 EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
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Carbs
~13.55g
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Water
~77.75g
~equal in
Other
~1.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.8% |
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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| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 14% | |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.44mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 92mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.367mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 370mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.7g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 168mg | 319mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 4.98g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.631g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.543g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 90kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Carbs | 14g | 13.55g | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 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 |
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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
7%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)