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Flax vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax and Cellophane noodles

  • Flax has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium than Cellophane noodles.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Copper is 127% more.
  • Flax contains 131 times more Magnesium than Cellophane noodles. Flax contains 392mg of Magnesium, while Cellophane noodles contain 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 +920%
Contains more Iron +164.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1906.3%
Contains more Potassium +8030%
Contains more Zinc +958.5%
Contains more Copper +1406.2%
Contains more Manganese +2382%
Contains more Selenium +221.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +164.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1906.3%
Contains more Potassium +8030%
Contains more Zinc +958.5%
Contains more Copper +1406.2%
Contains more Manganese +2382%
Contains more Selenium +221.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Flax
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Contains more Vitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846%
Contains more Folate +4250%
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% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +996%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11331.3%
Contains more Fats +70166.7%
Contains more Other +1274.1%
Contains more Carbs +198.1%
Contains more Water +92.8%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +11331.3%
Contains more Fats +70166.7%
Contains more Other +1274.1%
Contains more Carbs +198.1%
Contains more Water +92.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93987.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159511.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93987.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159511.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 18.29g 0.16g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.06g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 534kcal 351kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 27.3g 0.5g Flax
Calcium 255mg 25mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.17mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 3mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 32mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 10mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 4.34mg 0.41mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.081mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.1mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 7.9µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.13mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.15mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.2mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.1mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.05mg Flax
Folate 87µg 2µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.002mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.005mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.007mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.013mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.011mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.002mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.01mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.008mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.005mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.008g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.018g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.