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, choline, and vitamin B1, while ricotta is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than cellophane noodles.
- Cellophane noodles contain 12 times more vitamin B1 than ricotta. Cellophane noodles contain 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while ricotta contains 0.013mg.
- Cellophane noodles are lower in saturated fat.
- Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index (39) than ricotta (27).
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 IronIron | +471.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +285.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +728% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +950% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +182.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +393.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1053.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +432.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2731.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +6937.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +21533.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +434.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +277.8% |
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
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45237.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 0.017g | 8.295g | 38% |
Carbs | 86.09g | 3.04g | 28% |
Iron | 2.17mg | 0.38mg | 22% |
Protein | 0.16g | 11.26g | 22% |
Fats | 0.06g | 12.98g | 20% |
Phosphorus | 32mg | 158mg | 18% |
Calcium | 25mg | 207mg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
Choline | 93.2mg | 17.5mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
Selenium | 7.9µg | 14.5µg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.013mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 3.627g | 9% |
Calories | 351kcal | 174kcal | 9% |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.081mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.006mg | 4% |
Sodium | 10mg | 84mg | 3% |
Potassium | 10mg | 105mg | 3% |
Folate | 2µg | 12µg | 3% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.1mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.385g | 2% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 11mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 85.59g | 3.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.005mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.007mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.013mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.011mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.008mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.459mg | 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
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14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.278g)
Which food is cheaper?

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.