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Cellophane noodles vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cellophane noodles and ground beef?

  • Cellophane noodles are higher in vitamin B1, yet ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • Cellophane noodles have 3 times more vitamin B1 than ground beef. While cellophane noodles have 0.15mg of vitamin B1, ground beef has only 0.051mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cellophane noodles is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.

We used Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this article.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1011.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2310%
Contains more ZincZinc +1324.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.27mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1913%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14818.8%
Contains more FatsFats +25516.7%
Contains more WaterWater +334.9%
Contains more OtherOther +785.2%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2166.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.41mg 5.84mg 49%
Protein 0.16g 23.87g 47%
Carbs 86.09g 0g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.017g 6.073g 28%
Fats 0.06g 15.37g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.026mg 24%
Selenium 7.9µg 19.1µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.311mg 20%
Phosphorus 32mg 166mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 7.322g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.171mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.512mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.051mg 8%
Potassium 10mg 241mg 7%
Calories 351kcal 241kcal 6%
Choline 93.2mg 73.2mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.009mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.408g 3%
Sodium 10mg 73mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 17mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 2%
Iron 2.17mg 2.27mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 33mg 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 85.59g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Copper 0.081mg 0.079mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.