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Cellophane noodles vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cellophane noodles and Barley different?

  • Cellophane noodles are richer in Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Barley is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cellophane noodles covers your daily need of Choline 15% more than Barley.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Barley. Cellophane noodles contain 0.15mg of Vitamin B1, while Barley contains 0.083mg.

Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Barley, pearled, cooked 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 Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
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%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +63.2%
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%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6

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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
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 +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Barley
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
5%
Cellophane noodles
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
24%
Barley

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