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Cellophane noodles vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cellophane noodles and Ricotta different?

  • Cellophane noodles are richer in Iron, and Choline, while Ricotta is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 41% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 6 times more Iron than Ricotta. Cellophane noodles contain 2.17mg of Iron, while Ricotta contains 0.38mg.
  • Cellophane noodles are lower in Saturated Fat.

Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types were used 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.
Contains more Iron +471.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +1566.7%
Contains more Calcium +728%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.8%
Contains more Potassium +950%
Contains more Zinc +182.9%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +471.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +1566.7%
Contains more Calcium +728%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.8%
Contains more Potassium +950%
Contains more Zinc +182.9%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2731.9%
Contains more Protein +6937.5%
Contains more Fats +21533.3%
Contains more Water +434.3%
Contains more Other +277.8%
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +2731.9%
Contains more Protein +6937.5%
Contains more Fats +21533.3%
Contains more Water +434.3%
Contains more Other +277.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2038.9%
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2038.9%

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 Ricotta
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 85.59g 3.04g Cellophane noodles
Protein 0.16g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.06g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 86.09g 3.04g Cellophane noodles
Calories 351kcal 174kcal Cellophane noodles
Sugar 0g 0.27g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 0g Cellophane noodles
Calcium 25mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 2.17mg 0.38mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 3mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 32mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 10mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 10mg 84mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.41mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.081mg 0.021mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.1mg 0.006mg Cellophane noodles
Selenium 7.9µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.11mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.013mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.104mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.043mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 2µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.005mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.013mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.011mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.002mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.008mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.005mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.017g 8.295g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Cellophane noodles
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.