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Cellophane noodles vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cellophane noodles and taco

  • Cellophane noodles have more iron and choline; however, taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin K, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 39% higher.
  • Taco has 3 times less choline than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles have 93.2mg of choline, while taco has 32mg.
  • Cellophane noodles are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1990%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +333.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5437.5%
Contains more FatsFats +21066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +324.9%
Contains more OtherOther +481.5%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55037.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16800%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Carbs 86.09g 19.85g 22%
Phosphorus 32mg 178mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0.017g 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.06g 12.7g 19%
Sodium 10mg 397mg 17%
Protein 0.16g 8.86g 17%
Fiber 0.5g 3.9g 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.75mg 12%
Iron 2.17mg 1.19mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 4.411g 11%
Choline 93.2mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.65mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Magnesium 3mg 32mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 10mg 209mg 6%
Calcium 25mg 89mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.249mg 6%
Calories 351kcal 226kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg 5%
Folate 2µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 2%
Selenium 7.9µg 9.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 85.59g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Copper 0.081mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g 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 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (39)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.