Cellophane noodles vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cellophane noodles and jícama raw
- Cellophane noodles have more iron, choline, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, jícama raw is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
- Jícama raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 22% more than cellophane noodles.
- Jícama raw contains 11 times less selenium than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 7.9µg of selenium, while jícama raw contains 0.7µg.
- The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Yambean (jicama), raw.
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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 | +108.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +261.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1028.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +585.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
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:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +876.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +350% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +571.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 86.09g | 8.82g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.2mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 0.6mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 4.9g | 18% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 38kcal | 16% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 13.6mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 0.7µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.1mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.59g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.005mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.007mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.008mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jícama raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)