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Refried beans vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Refried beans and Oat

  • Refried beans contain less Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 than Oat.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 201% higher.
  • Oat contains 185 times less Sodium than Refried beans. Refried beans contain 370mg of Sodium, while Oat contains 2mg.

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%
Oat
Oat
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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%
Oat
Oat
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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 ~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
Oat
Oat
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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
Oat
Oat
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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 Oat
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 Oat Opinion
Calories 90kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 4.98g 16.89g Oat
Fats 2.01g 6.9g Oat
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 55.67g Oat
Carbs 13.55g 66.27g Oat
Magnesium 35mg 177mg Oat
Calcium 29mg 54mg Oat
Potassium 319mg 429mg Oat
Iron 1.44mg 4.72mg Oat
Sugar 0.54g Oat
Fiber 3.7g 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.129mg 0.626mg Oat
Zinc 0.58mg 3.97mg Oat
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 370mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.119mg Oat
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 56µg Oat
Trans Fat 0.016g Oat
Choline 21.2mg Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 1.217g Refried beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.231mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0.438mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.377mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.083mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.287mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 153mg 0.405mg 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 Oat
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%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
154%
Oat

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?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - 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.