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Cellophane noodles vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cellophane noodles and brown sugar?

  • Cellophane noodles are richer in iron, choline, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet brown sugar is richer in calcium.
  • Cellophane noodles' daily need coverage for iron is 18% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.

We used Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Sugars, brown 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.
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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +205.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +558.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +232%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1230%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +3952.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +901.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +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.
Cellophane noodles Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Brown sugar DV% diff.
Iron 2.17mg 0.71mg 18%
Choline 93.2mg 2.3mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0mg 13%
Selenium 7.9µg 1.2µg 12%
Calcium 25mg 83mg 6%
Carbs 86.09g 98.09g 4%
Potassium 10mg 133mg 4%
Copper 0.081mg 0.047mg 4%
Phosphorus 32mg 4mg 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.03mg 3%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.064mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.132mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.11mg 1%
Calories 351kcal 380kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 9mg 1%
Sodium 10mg 28mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Protein 0.16g 0.12g 0%
Fats 0.06g 0g 0%
Net carbs 85.59g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 97.02g N/A
Folate 2µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0g 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 Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.