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Cellophane noodles vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cellophane noodles and English muffins

  • Cellophane noodles have more iron, while English muffins have more phosphorus, vitamin B2, manganese, fiber, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • English muffins' daily need coverage for sodium is 20% higher.
  • English muffins contain 2 times less iron than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 2.17mg of iron, while English muffins contain 0.89mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cellophane noodles is lower.
  • Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more IronIron +143.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1210%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +683%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1750%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4712.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more WaterWater +213.7%
Contains more OtherOther +788.9%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3675%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4833.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles English muffin DV% diff.
Sodium 10mg 464mg 20%
Choline 93.2mg 17%
Iron 2.17mg 0.89mg 16%
Protein 0.16g 7.7g 15%
Selenium 7.9µg 14%
Phosphorus 32mg 133mg 14%
Carbs 86.09g 46g 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.154mg 12%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.357mg 11%
Folate 2µg 37µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.566mg 9%
Fiber 0.5g 2.7g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.446mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.888g 6%
Calories 351kcal 235kcal 6%
Copper 0.081mg 0.129mg 5%
Potassium 10mg 131mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 21mg 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.181mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 52mg 3%
Fats 0.06g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0.302g 1%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.259g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 85.59g 43.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cellophane noodles English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.