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Cellophane noodles vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cellophane noodles and amaranth

  • Cellophane noodles have more vitamin B1; however, amaranth has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 33% higher.
  • Amaranth has 10 times less vitamin B1 than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles have 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth has 0.015mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than cellophane noodles.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1250%
Contains more CopperCopper +84%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +754%
~equal in Iron ~2.1mg

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% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2275%
Contains more FatsFats +2533.3%
Contains more WaterWater +460.1%
Contains more OtherOther +185.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Amaranth DV% diff.
Manganese 0.1mg 0.854mg 33%
Carbs 86.09g 18.69g 22%
Phosphorus 32mg 148mg 17%
Choline 93.2mg 17%
Magnesium 3mg 65mg 15%
Calories 351kcal 102kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.015mg 11%
Copper 0.081mg 0.149mg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Protein 0.16g 3.8g 7%
Fiber 0.5g 2.1g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg 5%
Folate 2µg 22µg 5%
Selenium 7.9µg 5.5µg 4%
Potassium 10mg 135mg 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.86mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.022mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 2%
Fats 0.06g 1.58g 2%
Iron 2.17mg 2.1mg 1%
Net carbs 85.59g 16.59g N/A
Sodium 10mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.235mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0%
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
Cellophane noodles Amaranth
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
9%
Cellophane noodles
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.