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Soba vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Soba and Cellophane noodles?

  • Soba is higher in Manganese, yet Cellophane noodles are higher in Iron, and Copper.
  • Cellophane noodles' daily need coverage for Iron is 21% more.
  • Soba has 4 times more Manganese than Cellophane noodles. While Soba has 0.374mg of Manganese, Cellophane noodles have only 0.1mg.

We used Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated types 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 Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Manganese +274%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +352.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +912.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Manganese +274%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +352.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Copper +912.5%

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.
Soba
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
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% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 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 B3 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3062.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +444%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +301.5%
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 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 +3062.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +444%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +301.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soba Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 21.44g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 5.06g 0.16g Soba
Fats 0.1g 0.06g Soba
Carbs 21.44g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 99kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g Cellophane noodles
Calcium 4mg 25mg Cellophane noodles
Iron 0.48mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 9mg 3mg Soba
Phosphorus 25mg 32mg Cellophane noodles
Potassium 35mg 10mg Soba
Sodium 60mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.12mg 0.41mg Cellophane noodles
Copper 0.008mg 0.081mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.374mg 0.1mg Soba
Selenium 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg Soba
Vitamin B3 0.51mg 0.2mg Soba
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.1mg Soba
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.05mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 7µg 2µg Soba
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.002mg Soba
Threonine 0.177mg 0.005mg Soba
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.007mg Soba
Leucine 0.33mg 0.013mg Soba
Lysine 0.214mg 0.011mg Soba
Methionine 0.072mg 0.002mg Soba
Phenylalanine 0.217mg 0.01mg Soba
Valine 0.249mg 0.008mg Soba
Histidine 0.119mg 0.005mg Soba
Saturated Fat 0.019g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.008g Soba
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.018g Soba

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/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.