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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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:
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% |
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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
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% |