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Cellophane noodles vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cellophane noodles and shortbread

  • Cellophane noodles have more choline; however, shortbread has more vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin E, manganese, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for shortbread is 40% higher.
  • Shortbread has 104 times less choline than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles have 93.2mg of choline, while shortbread has 0.9mg.
  • Cellophane noodles are lower in sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than cellophane noodles.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780%
Contains more IronIron +37.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more CholineCholine +10255.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3950%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35%
Contains more WaterWater +272.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3256.3%
Contains more FatsFats +43600%
Contains more OtherOther +281.5%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46155.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 8.326g 55%
Fats 0.06g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0.017g 8.105g 37%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.314mg 24%
Folate 2µg 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.275mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 6.708g 17%
Choline 93.2mg 0.9mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.353mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.44mg 15%
Sodium 10mg 353mg 15%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.393mg 13%
Iron 2.17mg 2.98mg 10%
Protein 0.16g 5.37g 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Calories 351kcal 514kcal 8%
Carbs 86.09g 63.78g 7%
Phosphorus 32mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.321mg 4%
Selenium 7.9µg 6.2µg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 1.3g 3%
Magnesium 3mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.071mg 2%
Potassium 10mg 88mg 2%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.49mg 1%
Copper 0.081mg 0.09mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 85.59g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.