Cellophane noodles vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cellophane noodles and tamale different?
- Cellophane noodles are higher in iron and vitamin B1; however, tamale is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tamale is 23% higher.
- Cellophane noodles contain 3 times more vitamin B1 than tamale. While cellophane noodles contain 0.15mg of vitamin B1, tamale contains only 0.05mg.
- Cellophane noodles have less sodium.
- Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index (39) than tamale (82).
Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Tamales (Navajo) are the varieties 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 | +77.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1210% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +209.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +695% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 86.09g | 18.12g | 23% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 0.16g | 6.28g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 1.22mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 153kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.1g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.1mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.59g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 25mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.005mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.007mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.011mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.008mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +375.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3825% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +407.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +411.1% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34137.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3722.2% |
