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Cellophane noodles vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cellophane noodles and potato chips

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin K, and fiber in potato chips is higher than in cellophane noodles.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than cellophane noodles.
  • The amount of saturated fat 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 potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12650%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.7%
Contains more WaterWater +606.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4275%
Contains more FatsFats +57566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1233.3%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67511.1%

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 Potato chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 0.06g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.017g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.66mg 47%
Potassium 10mg 1275mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 9.84g 25%
Copper 0.081mg 0.306mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 0.005mg 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 32mg 165mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Fiber 0.5g 4.8g 17%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.44mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.197mg 15%
Magnesium 3mg 67mg 15%
Protein 0.16g 7g 14%
Folate 2µg 45µg 11%
Carbs 86.09g 52.9g 11%
Choline 93.2mg 37.5mg 10%
Calories 351kcal 536kcal 9%
Iron 2.17mg 1.63mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.402mg 6%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 85.59g 48.1g N/A
Calcium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 10mg 8mg 0%
Selenium 7.9µg 8.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.