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Cellophane noodles vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cellophane noodles and Cornmeal

  • Cellophane noodles have more Choline, however, Cornmeal have more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cornmeal is 52% higher.
  • Cornmeal has 11 times less Choline than Cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles have 93.2mg of Choline, while Cornmeal has 8.6mg.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1320%
Contains more IronIron +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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% 13% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +983.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2384%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264%
Contains more FolateFolate +10350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4343.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
~equal in Carbs ~79.45g

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4500%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Cornmeal Opinion
Calories 351kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Protein 0.16g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.06g 1.75g Cornmeal
Net carbs 85.59g 75.55g Cellophane noodles
Carbs 86.09g 79.45g Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 3mg 32mg Cornmeal
Calcium 25mg 3mg Cellophane noodles
Potassium 10mg 142mg Cornmeal
Iron 2.17mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Sugar 0g 1.61g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 3.9g Cornmeal
Copper 0.081mg 0.076mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.41mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 32mg 99mg Cornmeal
Sodium 10mg 7mg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 0IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.12mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.1mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 7.9µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 2µg 209µg Cornmeal
Choline 93.2mg 8.6mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.22g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.828g Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.005mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 0.013mg 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.011mg 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.002mg 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.008mg 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.005mg 0.172mg Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.