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Barley vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barley and Cellophane noodles different?

  • Barley is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, while Cellophane noodles are higher in Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cellophane noodles covers your daily need of Choline 15% more than Barley.
  • Barley contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Cellophane noodles. Barley contains 2.063mg of Vitamin B3, while Cellophane noodles contain 0.2mg.

Barley, pearled, cooked and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +830%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +159%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Equal in Selenium - 7.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +830%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +159%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
Equal in Selenium - 7.9

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.
Barley
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +931.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +931.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1312.5%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Water +412.7%
Contains more Carbs +205.1%
Equal in Other - 0.27
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Protein +1312.5%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Water +412.7%
Contains more Carbs +205.1%
Equal in Other - 0.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1088.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1088.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Cellophane noodles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 2.26g 0.16g Barley
Fats 0.44g 0.06g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 123kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Sugar 0.28g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 3.8g 0.5g Barley
Calcium 11mg 25mg Cellophane noodles
Iron 1.33mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 22mg 3mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 32mg Barley
Potassium 93mg 10mg Barley
Sodium 3mg 10mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 0.41mg Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.081mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 0.1mg Barley
Selenium 8.6µg 7.9µg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.2mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.1mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.05mg Barley
Folate 16µg 2µg Barley
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.002mg Barley
Threonine 0.077mg 0.005mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.007mg Barley
Leucine 0.154mg 0.013mg Barley
Lysine 0.084mg 0.011mg Barley
Methionine 0.043mg 0.002mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.01mg Barley
Valine 0.111mg 0.008mg Barley
Histidine 0.051mg 0.005mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.008g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.018g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Cellophane noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Barley
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/nutrients
  2. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.