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Bran vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bran and Cellophane noodles?

  • Bran is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Cellophane noodles are richer in Iron.
  • Bran's daily need coverage for Manganese is 38% higher.
  • Bran has 13 times more Magnesium than Cellophane noodles. Bran has 40mg of Magnesium, while Cellophane noodles have 3mg.

We used Oat bran, cooked and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated types in this comparison.

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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 +1233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.9%
Contains more Potassium +820%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +864%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Equal in Selenium - 7.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Magnesium +1233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.9%
Contains more Potassium +820%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +864%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
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.
Bran
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
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% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 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% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1906.3%
Contains more Fats +1333.3%
Contains more Water +525.9%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Carbs +652.5%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 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 +1906.3%
Contains more Fats +1333.3%
Contains more Water +525.9%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Carbs +652.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1783.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1783.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 3.21g 0.16g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.06g Bran
Carbs 11.44g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 40kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Fiber 2.6g 0.5g Bran
Calcium 10mg 25mg Cellophane noodles
Iron 0.88mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 40mg 3mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 32mg Bran
Potassium 92mg 10mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 10mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 0.41mg Bran
Copper 0.066mg 0.081mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.964mg 0.1mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.15mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0mg Bran
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.2mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.1mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.05mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 6µg 2µg Bran
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.002mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg 0.005mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.007mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg 0.013mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg 0.011mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg 0.002mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.01mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg 0.008mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg 0.005mg Bran
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.008g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.018g Bran

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
6%
Bran
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.