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Cellophane noodles vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cellophane noodles and cream cheese different?

  • Cellophane noodles are higher in iron, choline, and vitamin B1; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 101% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 20 times more iron than cream cheese. While cellophane noodles contain 2.17mg of iron, cream cheese contains only 0.11mg.
  • Cellophane noodles have less sodium.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than cellophane noodles (39).

Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Cheese, cream 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.
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% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more IronIron +1872.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1220%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +234.4%
~equal in Selenium ~8.6µg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +417%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1459.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3743.8%
Contains more FatsFats +57300%
Contains more WaterWater +292.1%
Contains more OtherOther +370.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111237.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8138.9%

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 Cream cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.017g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0.06g 34.44g 53%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Carbs 86.09g 5.52g 27%
Iron 2.17mg 0.11mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 8.907g 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.23mg 18%
Sodium 10mg 314mg 13%
Protein 0.16g 6.15g 12%
Choline 93.2mg 27.2mg 12%
Phosphorus 32mg 107mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.023mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 1.483g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.517mg 8%
Copper 0.081mg 0.018mg 7%
Calcium 25mg 97mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.86mg 5%
Potassium 10mg 132mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Selenium 7.9µg 8.6µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.091mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 9mg 1%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.5mg 1%
Calories 351kcal 350kcal 0%
Net carbs 85.59g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.