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Arborio rice vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arborio rice and Cellophane noodles

  • Arborio rice has more Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Cellophane noodles are higher in Iron.
  • Arborio rice covers your daily Folate needs 14% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 1.493mg of Vitamin B3, while Cellophane noodles contain 0.2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~32mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more FolateFolate +2850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 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 ProteinProtein +1375%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +410.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +625%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Cellophane noodles Opinion
Calories 130kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Protein 2.36g 0.16g Arborio rice
Fats 0.19g 0.06g Arborio rice
Net carbs 28.73g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Carbs 28.73g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 8mg 3mg Arborio rice
Calcium 1mg 25mg Cellophane noodles
Potassium 26mg 10mg Arborio rice
Iron 1.46mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g Cellophane noodles
Copper 0.072mg 0.081mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.4mg 0.41mg Cellophane noodles
Phosphorus 33mg 32mg Arborio rice
Sodium 0mg 10mg Arborio rice
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.357mg 0.1mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.15mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.2mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.1mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.05mg Arborio rice
Folate 59µg 2µg Arborio rice
Choline 93.2mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.008g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.018g Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.002mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg 0.005mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.007mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg 0.013mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg 0.011mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg 0.002mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.01mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg 0.008mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg 0.005mg Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arborio rice Cellophane noodles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Arborio rice
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.