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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 of 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.

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 Iron +193.2%
Contains more Calcium +184%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.1%
Contains more Potassium +1640%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +148.8%
Contains more Copper +250.6%
Contains more Manganese +935%
Contains more Selenium +151.9%
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 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains more Calcium +184%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.1%
Contains more Potassium +1640%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +148.8%
Contains more Copper +250.6%
Contains more Manganese +935%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804%
Contains more Folate +300%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Protein +4593.8%
Contains more Fats +1616.7%
Contains more Other +163%
Equal in Carbs - 80.89
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Protein +4593.8%
Contains more Fats +1616.7%
Contains more Other +163%
Equal in Carbs - 80.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1688.9%
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cellophane noodles Semolina
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 Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 85.59g 79.09g Cellophane noodles
Protein 0.16g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 0.06g 1.03g Semolina
Carbs 86.09g 80.89g Cellophane noodles
Calories 351kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0g 0.33g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 25mg 71mg Semolina
Iron 2.17mg 0.74mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 3mg 27mg Semolina
Phosphorus 32mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 10mg 174mg Semolina
Sodium 10mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 0.41mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0.081mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 0.1mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 7.9µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.03mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 2µg 8µg Semolina
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.005mg 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.013mg 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.011mg 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.002mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.008mg 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.005mg 0.185mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.294g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.322g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Semolina
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
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
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)

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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.