Cardoon vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cardoon and Somen noodles different?
- Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium than Somen noodles.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Cardoon is 23% higher.
- Cardoon contains 34 times more Folate than Somen noodles. While Cardoon contains 68µg of Folate, Somen noodles contains only 2µg.
Cardoon, raw and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +775% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1279.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +824% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +792.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3300% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.07 g
Water:
94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +471.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +576.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 0.7g | 4g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.47g | 27.54g |
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| Carbs | 4.07g | 27.54g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 400mg | 29mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.52mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.025mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 170mg | 161mg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.251mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.013mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 2µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.106mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.155mg |
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| Leucine | 0.274mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.171mg |
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| Histidine | 0.081mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Somen noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cardoon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)