Penne vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are penne and refried beans different?
- Penne is higher in calcium; however, refried beans are richer in iron, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Penne contains 3 times more calcium than refried beans. While penne contains 89mg of calcium, refried beans contain only 29mg.
- Refried beans have less saturated fat.
KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +206.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.5% |
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Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 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 | +66.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| 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% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.631g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 370mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 4g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 4.98g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 13.55g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.543g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)