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Cellophane noodles vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cellophane noodles and clam

  • Cellophane noodles contain less vitamin B12, selenium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and zinc than clam.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4120% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in cellophane noodles is lower.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of clam is 27, while the glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6180%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +749.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +565.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +956.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +710.1%

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1577%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~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
Clam
4
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1578.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15868.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3150%
Contains more WaterWater +374.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1281.5%

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
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2966.7%

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 Clam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 7.9µg 64µg 102%
Copper 0.081mg 0.688mg 67%
Sodium 10mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 0.16g 25.55g 51%
Phosphorus 32mg 338mg 44%
Manganese 0.1mg 1mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.426mg 33%
Carbs 86.09g 5.13g 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Zinc 0.41mg 2.73mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.354mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Potassium 10mg 628mg 18%
Choline 93.2mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.68mg 12%
Calories 351kcal 148kcal 10%
Iron 2.17mg 2.81mg 8%
Calcium 25mg 92mg 7%
Folate 2µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.11mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.552g 4%
Magnesium 3mg 18mg 4%
Fats 0.06g 1.95g 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.188g 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 85.59g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.15mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.