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Cellophane noodles vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cellophane noodles and Wheat gluten

  • Cellophane noodles have more Vitamin B1, however, Wheat gluten have more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 58% higher.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +139.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +107.3%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Selenium +402.5%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +139.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +107.3%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Selenium +402.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +524.3%
Contains more Water +63.7%
Contains more Protein +46875%
Contains more Fats +2983.3%
Contains more Other +270.4%
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +524.3%
Contains more Water +63.7%
Contains more Protein +46875%
Contains more Fats +2983.3%
Contains more Other +270.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 85.59g 13.19g Cellophane noodles
Protein 0.16g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.06g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 86.09g 13.79g Cellophane noodles
Calories 351kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.5g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 25mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 2.17mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 3mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 32mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 10mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 10mg 29mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.41mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.081mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Selenium 7.9µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 2µg 0µg Cellophane noodles
Tryptophan 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Threonine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Isoleucine 0.007mg Cellophane noodles
Leucine 0.013mg Cellophane noodles
Lysine 0.011mg Cellophane noodles
Methionine 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Cellophane noodles
Valine 0.008mg Cellophane noodles
Histidine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.272g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/nutrients
  2. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.