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Basil vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Basil and Cellophane noodles?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Cellophane noodles are richer in Choline, and Selenium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% higher.

We used Basil, fresh 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 Calcium +608%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +2850%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Copper +375.3%
Contains more Manganese +1048%
Contains more Selenium +2533.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +608%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +2850%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Copper +375.3%
Contains more Manganese +1048%
Contains more Selenium +2533.3%

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.
Basil
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1868.8%
Contains more Fats +966.7%
Contains more Water +586%
Contains more Other +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +3148.7%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 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 +1868.8%
Contains more Fats +966.7%
Contains more Water +586%
Contains more Other +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +3148.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2061.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2061.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 3.15g 0.16g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.06g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 23kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 1.6g 0.5g Basil
Calcium 177mg 25mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 2.17mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 3mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 32mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 10mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 10mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.41mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.081mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.1mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.13mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.2mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.1mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.05mg Basil
Folate 68µg 2µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.002mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.005mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.007mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.013mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.011mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.002mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.01mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.008mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.005mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.008g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.018g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil 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
131%
Basil
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.