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Cellophane noodles vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cellophane noodles and pound cake

  • Cellophane noodles have more iron; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • Cellophane noodles contain less sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more IronIron +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1390%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.11mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
~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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3025%
Contains more FatsFats +23166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +92.8%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18894.4%

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 Pound cake
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 3.419g 23%
Saturated fat 0.017g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0.06g 13.96g 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.249mg 19%
Sodium 10mg 377mg 16%
Phosphorus 32mg 140mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.005mg 153mg 15%
Carbs 86.09g 53.64g 11%
Protein 0.16g 5g 10%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.615mg 9%
Iron 2.17mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.485mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Choline 93.2mg 65.6mg 5%
Selenium 7.9µg 5µg 5%
Potassium 10mg 149mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Copper 0.081mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.173mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.036mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Calories 351kcal 353kcal 0%
Net carbs 85.59g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Fiber 0.5g 0.6g 0%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.43mg 0%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.11mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.