Wheat vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Wheat and Somen noodles?
- Wheat has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Somen noodles.
- Wheat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 34% higher.
- Somen noodles has 24 times less Magnesium than Wheat. Wheat has 48mg of Magnesium, while Somen noodles has 2mg.
- Wheat is lower in Sodium.
We used Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Iron
+238.5%
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Magnesium
+2300%
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Phosphorus
+444.4%
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Potassium
+465.5%
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Sodium
-95%
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Zinc
+736.4%
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Copper
+728%
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Manganese
+310.4%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Iron
+238.5%
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Magnesium
+2300%
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Phosphorus
+444.4%
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Potassium
+465.5%
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Sodium
-95%
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Zinc
+736.4%
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Copper
+728%
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Manganese
+310.4%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+375%
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Vitamin B3
+2276.3%
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Vitamin B6
+438.5%
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Folate
+450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+375%
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Vitamin B3
+2276.3%
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Vitamin B6
+438.5%
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Folate
+450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+42.8%
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Fats
+361.1%
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+83.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.54
Equal in Water - 67.91
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
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Protein
+42.8%
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Fats
+361.1%
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+83.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.54
Equal in Water - 67.91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+300%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+232.9%
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Saturated Fat
-67.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.243 g
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.073 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+300%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+232.9%
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Saturated Fat
-67.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.3g | 27.54g |
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| Protein | 5.71g | 4g |
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| Fats | 0.83g | 0.18g |
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| Carbs | 27.6g | 27.54g |
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| Calories | 132kcal | 131kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.07g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.76mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 147mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 164mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 161mg |
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| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.025mg |
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.251mg |
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| Selenium | 31.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.013mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.051mg | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.106mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.155mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.274mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.171mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.081mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.073g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.