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Cellophane noodles vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cellophane noodles and sunflower seeds different?

  • Sunflower seeds are higher than cellophane noodles in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 234% more than cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index (39) than sunflower seeds (20).

Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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.
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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6350%
Contains more IronIron +141.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1119.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1962.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +570.9%
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26953.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4067.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1030%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2590%
Contains more FolateFolate +11250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +330.5%
Contains more WaterWater +183.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12887.5%
Contains more FatsFats +85666.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1022.2%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128438.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.13mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.081mg 1.8mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.48mg 111%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 1.345mg 100%
Phosphorus 32mg 660mg 90%
Selenium 7.9µg 53µg 82%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.95mg 80%
Fats 0.06g 51.46g 79%
Magnesium 3mg 325mg 77%
Folate 2µg 227µg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 8.335mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.41mg 5mg 42%
Protein 0.16g 20.78g 41%
Iron 2.17mg 5.25mg 39%
Fiber 0.5g 8.6g 32%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.355mg 27%
Carbs 86.09g 20g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 1.13mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.017g 4.455g 20%
Potassium 10mg 645mg 19%
Calories 351kcal 584kcal 12%
Choline 93.2mg 55.1mg 7%
Calcium 25mg 78mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 85.59g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 10mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.