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Refried beans vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between refried beans and oats

  • Refried beans contain less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5 than oats.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 201% higher.
  • Oats contain 185 times less sodium than refried beans. Refried beans contain 370mg of sodium, while oats contain 2mg.
  • Refried beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of refried beans is 38, while the glycemic index of oats is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Oats.

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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%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +405.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +227.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +584.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1601%

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%
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +903.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +409.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +845.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +239.2%
Contains more FatsFats +243.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.1%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.9%

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 Oats
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 0.289mg 4.916mg 201%
Phosphorus 92mg 523mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.763mg 57%
Copper 0.129mg 0.626mg 55%
Iron 1.44mg 4.72mg 41%
Magnesium 35mg 177mg 34%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.97mg 31%
Fiber 3.7g 10.6g 28%
Protein 4.98g 16.89g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 1.349mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.405mg 22%
Carbs 13.55g 66.27g 18%
Sodium 370mg 2mg 16%
Calories 90kcal 389kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 2.535g 13%
Folate 11µg 56µg 11%
Selenium 5.8µg 11%
Fats 2.01g 6.9g 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.139mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.601g 2.178g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.961mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.631g 1.217g 3%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Potassium 319mg 429mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 54mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.119mg 1%
Net carbs 9.85g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.231mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 0.438mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.377mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.937mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Oats
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
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.