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Noodles vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Noodles and Refried beans

  • Noodles has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Refried beans has more Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Noodles covers your daily need of Selenium 33% more than Refried beans.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +739.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.44mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.289mg

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.
Noodles
Noodles
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +663.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 CarbsCarbs +85.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +242%
~equal in Protein ~4.98g
~equal in Fats ~2.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
36% 34% 31%
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 -33.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.601g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.543g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 7%
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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1250%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Noodles Refried beans
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Refried beans Opinion
Calories 138kcal 90kcal Noodles
Protein 4.54g 4.98g Refried beans
Fats 2.07g 2.01g Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Refried beans
Net carbs 23.96g 9.85g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 13.55g Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Refried beans
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 35mg Refried beans
Calcium 12mg 29mg Refried beans
Potassium 38mg 319mg Refried beans
Iron 1.47mg 1.44mg Noodles
Sugar 0.4g 0.54g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 3.7g Refried beans
Copper 0.098mg 0.129mg Refried beans
Zinc 0.65mg 0.58mg Noodles
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 76mg 92mg Refried beans
Sodium 5mg 370mg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.09mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.289mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 5.8µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.076mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.079mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.367mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.189mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Folate 84µg 11µg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.016g Refried beans
Choline 25.7mg 21.2mg Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.631g Noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.543g Noodles
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.138mg 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.365mg 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.137mg 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.086mg 0.083mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.22mg 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 0.121mg 153mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Refried beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Noodles
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.