Cellophane noodles vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cellophane noodles and semolina different?
- Cellophane noodles are richer in iron, while semolina is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Semolina covers your daily need for manganese, 41% more than cellophane noodles.
- Cellophane noodles contain 3 times more iron than semolina. Cellophane noodles contain 2.17mg of iron, while semolina contains 0.74mg.
- Semolina has a higher glycemic index (54) than cellophane noodles (39).
Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 | +193.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1640% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +378.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +935% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.9% |
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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2424% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +572% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +804% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4593.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1616.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163% |
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Carbs
~80.89g
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
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1688.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 1.035mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.452mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 5.048mg | 30% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.284mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 19.9µg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 0.74mg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 153mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 7.51g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.1mg | 0.672mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.224mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 174mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 86.09g | 80.89g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.322g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.294g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.258g | 1% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 374kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 1.03g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.59g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.005mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.007mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.011mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.008mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)