Spaghetti vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti and refried beans
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, refried beans have more iron, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 37% higher.
- Refried beans have 5 times less Selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of Selenium, while refried beans have 5.8µg.
- Spaghetti is lower in sodium.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than refried beans.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +355.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +314.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +625% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +295% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +231.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +510.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +358.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.01 g
Sucrose:
0.09 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.03 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.4 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +250.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +500% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 2.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 9.85g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 13.55g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.54g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.289mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.631g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.543g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.438mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.377mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.297mg | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 153mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 0.169g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.455g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)