Cellophane noodles vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cellophane noodles and couscous
- Cellophane noodles have more iron, choline, and vitamin B1, while couscous has more selenium and vitamin B5.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
- Couscous contains 28 times less choline than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 93.2mg of choline, while couscous contains 3.3mg.
- Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of couscous is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Couscous, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +471.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +480% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +248.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2724.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +391.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +271% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +270.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2268.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +440.8% |
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Other
~0.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.018 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +255.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 7.9µg | 27.5µg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 0.38mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 86.09g | 23.22g | 21% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 3.3mg | 16% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 3.79g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.1mg | 0.371mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.983mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.59g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.005mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.007mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.011mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.008mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)