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Cellophane noodles vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cellophane noodles and Cauliflower?

  • Cellophane noodles are higher in Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B1, yet Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% more.
  • Cellophane noodles have 13 times more Selenium than Cauliflower. While Cellophane noodles have 7.9µg of Selenium, Cauliflower has only 0.6µg.

We used Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Cauliflower, raw types 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 Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +2890%
Contains more Manganese +55%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +2890%
Contains more Manganese +55%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +567%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +567%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1632.2%
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +586.1%
Contains more Other +181.5%
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +1632.2%
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +586.1%
Contains more Other +181.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%

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 Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 85.59g 2.97g Cellophane noodles
Protein 0.16g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.06g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 86.09g 4.97g Cellophane noodles
Calories 351kcal 25kcal Cellophane noodles
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0g 1.91g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 25mg 22mg Cellophane noodles
Iron 2.17mg 0.42mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 3mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 32mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 10mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 10mg 30mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Cellophane noodles
Copper 0.081mg 0.039mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.1mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 7.9µg 0.6µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.08mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.05mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 2µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.005mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.013mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.011mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.002mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.008mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.005mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.13g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Cauliflower
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
5%
Cellophane noodles
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.