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Broth vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and cellophane noodles

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B12; however, cellophane noodles are richer in iron.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Cellophane noodles contain less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +648%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.4%
Contains more IronIron +110.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Broth
9
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +10312.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23033.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18114.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378%
Contains more WaterWater +491.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +66900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24788.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Broth Cellophane noodles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 10mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 7.9µg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0mg 33%
Protein 16.66g 0.16g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.018g 30%
Carbs 18.01g 86.09g 23%
Fats 13.88g 0.06g 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 32mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.017g 16%
Calcium 187mg 25mg 16%
Iron 1.03mg 2.17mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.2mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.008g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 3mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.1mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.081mg 9%
Potassium 309mg 10mg 9%
Folate 32µg 2µg 8%
Calories 267kcal 351kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Choline 114.6mg 93.2mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.41mg 3%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.13mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 23865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.