Porridge vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between porridge and refried beans?
- Porridge is richer in iron, yet refried beans are richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 29% higher.
- Porridge contains less sodium.
- Refried beans have a lower glycemic index than porridge.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types in this comparison.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +159.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1893.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +346.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +513.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +692.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +245.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +857.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +677.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 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 | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2046.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +376.3% |
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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| Iron | 3.74mg | 1.44mg | 29% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.7g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.289mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 92mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.129mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 319mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 4.98g | 7% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5.8µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.631g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.543g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.367mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 13.55g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 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
4%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.598g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)