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, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +423% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +313.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +425% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +351.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +724.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
~equal in
Water
~84.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +53.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +86.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +39.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 90kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 2.01g | 1.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.85g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 13.55g | 11.67g |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 1.44mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.54g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 7.43g | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 370mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.016g | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 21.2mg | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.631g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.057mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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 glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.405g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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