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Oats vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oats and refried beans

  • Refried beans contain less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5 than oats.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 201% higher.
  • Refried beans contain 10 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats contain 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while refried beans contain 0.076mg.
  • The amount of sodium in oats is lower.
  • Refried beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of oats is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +405.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +227.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +584.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1601%

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.
Oats
6
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +903.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +239.2%
Contains more FatsFats +243.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.1%
Contains more WaterWater +845.9%
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Refried beans DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.289mg 201%
Phosphorus 523mg 92mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.076mg 57%
Copper 0.626mg 0.129mg 55%
Iron 4.72mg 1.44mg 41%
Magnesium 177mg 35mg 34%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.58mg 31%
Fiber 10.6g 3.7g 28%
Protein 16.89g 4.98g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.189mg 23%
Histidine 0.405mg 153mg 22%
Carbs 66.27g 13.55g 18%
Sodium 2mg 370mg 16%
Calories 389kcal 90kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.543g 13%
Folate 56µg 11µg 11%
Selenium 5.8µg 11%
Fats 6.9g 2.01g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.079mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.601g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.367mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.631g 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Potassium 429mg 319mg 3%
Calcium 54mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.103mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.