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Cellophane noodles vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cellophane noodles and Bulgur

  • Cellophane noodles have more Choline, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Bulgur is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Bulgur covers your daily Manganese needs 22% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Bulgur contains 14 times less Choline than Cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 93.2mg of Choline, while Bulgur contains 6.9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Bulgur, cooked.

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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 +150%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Manganese +509%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
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 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +39%
Contains more Manganese +509%
Equal in Copper - 0.075

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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Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Folate +800%
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% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +363.3%
Contains more Protein +1825%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +479.4%
Contains more Other +25.9%
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Carbs +363.3%
Contains more Protein +1825%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +479.4%
Contains more Other +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.4%
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 85.59g 14.08g Cellophane noodles
Protein 0.16g 3.08g Bulgur
Fats 0.06g 0.24g Bulgur
Carbs 86.09g 18.58g Cellophane noodles
Calories 351kcal 83kcal Cellophane noodles
Sugar 0g 0.1g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 25mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Iron 2.17mg 0.96mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 3mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 32mg 40mg Bulgur
Potassium 10mg 68mg Bulgur
Sodium 10mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.41mg 0.57mg Bulgur
Copper 0.081mg 0.075mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.1mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 7.9µg 0.6µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Bulgur
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.01mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.057mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.028mg Bulgur
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Folate 2µg 18µg Bulgur
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.005mg 0.089mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.114mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.013mg 0.208mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.011mg 0.085mg Bulgur
Methionine 0.002mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.145mg Bulgur
Valine 0.008mg 0.139mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.005mg 0.071mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.042g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.031g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.098g Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Bulgur
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
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur
Bulgur is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/nutrients
  2. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.