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Refried beans vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Refried beans and Cellophane noodles

  • Refried beans have more Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, however, Cellophane noodles are higher in Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Refried beans covers your daily Sodium needs 16% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3090%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.2%

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.
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%
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% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +339.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3012.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3250%
Contains more WaterWater +479.4%
Contains more OtherOther +533.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +535.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7412.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2916.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Cellophane noodles Opinion
Calories 90kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Protein 4.98g 0.16g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.06g Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Carbs 13.55g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 35mg 3mg Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 25mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 10mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Sugar 0.54g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 3.7g 0.5g Refried beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.081mg Refried beans
Zinc 0.58mg 0.41mg Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 32mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.289mg 0.1mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.2mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.1mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.05mg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 2µg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Cellophane noodles
Choline 21.2mg 93.2mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.008g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.018g Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.002mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.005mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.007mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.013mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.011mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.002mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.01mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.008mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.005mg 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
Refried beans Cellophane noodles
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
10%
Refried beans
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.614g)
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 ($)

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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients
  2. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.