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Cellophane noodles vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cellophane noodles and edam

  • Cellophane noodles have more iron; however, edam is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than cellophane noodles.
  • Edam has 5 times less iron than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles have 2.17mg of iron, while edam has 0.44mg.
  • Cellophane noodles contain less sodium.
  • Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +393.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2824%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1780%
Contains more ZincZinc +814.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1575%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.5%

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%
Edam
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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 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Edam
4
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5920.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15518.8%
Contains more FatsFats +46233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +209.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1463%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101462.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3594.4%

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 Edam
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 Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.017g 17.572g 80%
Phosphorus 32mg 536mg 72%
Calcium 25mg 731mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 0.16g 24.99g 50%
Fats 0.06g 27.8g 43%
Sodium 10mg 812mg 35%
Zinc 0.41mg 3.75mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.389mg 30%
Carbs 86.09g 1.43g 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Iron 2.17mg 0.44mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 8.125g 20%
Choline 93.2mg 15.4mg 14%
Selenium 7.9µg 14.5µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.037mg 9%
Magnesium 3mg 30mg 6%
Copper 0.081mg 0.036mg 5%
Potassium 10mg 188mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.281mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.665g 4%
Folate 2µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.082mg 1%
Calories 351kcal 357kcal 0%
Net carbs 85.59g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 802mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.555g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.