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Refried beans vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Refried beans and Oatmeal?

  • Refried beans are richer in Fiber, yet Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 57% higher.
  • Refried beans have 8 times more Sodium than Oatmeal. Refried beans have 370mg of Sodium, while Oatmeal has 49mg.

We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
5
:
5
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +423%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +175.9%
Contains more Iron +313.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +423%
Contains more Copper +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Calcium +175.9%
Contains more Iron +313.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62

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.
Refried beans
Refried beans
3
:
7
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
4
:
1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Water - 84.03
Refried beans
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
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +110.1%
Contains more Fats +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Water - 84.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
2
:
1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Refried beans
Refried beans
1
:
2
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Sucrose +86.2%
Contains more Starch +39.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Refried beans
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
Oatmeal
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +86.2%
Contains more Starch +39.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Oatmeal
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 9.85g 9.97g Oatmeal
Protein 4.98g 2.37g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 1.36g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 11.67g Refried beans
Calories 90kcal 68kcal Refried beans
Starch 7.43g 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.54g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 3.7g 1.7g Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 1.44mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 77mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 61mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.58mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.129mg 0.066mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5.8µg 5µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.07mg Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 11µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.4µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.04mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.083mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.105mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.2mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.135mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.04mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.13mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.151mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.057mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0.003g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.391g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.426g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients
  2. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.