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Refried beans vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Refried beans and Porridge?

  • Refried beans are richer in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Porridge is richer in Iron.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 29% higher.
  • Porridge contains less Sodium.

We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1893.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +346.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +513.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +159.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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%
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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~12µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.8%
Contains more FatsFats +857.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +677.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2046.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +376.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Porridge Opinion
Calories 90kcal 50kcal Refried beans
Protein 4.98g 1.44g Refried beans
Fats 2.01g 0.21g Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 10.02g Porridge
Carbs 13.55g 10.52g Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 5mg Refried beans
Calcium 29mg 87mg Porridge
Potassium 319mg 16mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 3.74mg Porridge
Sugar 0.54g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 3.7g 0.5g Refried beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.04mg Refried beans
Zinc 0.58mg 0.13mg Refried beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 15mg Refried beans
Sodium 370mg 6mg Porridge
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.02mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg 2.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.055mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.025mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.071mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.013mg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 12µg Porridge
Trans Fat 0.016g Porridge
Choline 21.2mg Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.028g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.114g Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.02mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.045mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.063mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.11mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.037mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.027mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.078mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.07mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg 0.033mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.598g)
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 ($)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.