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Cellophane noodles vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cellophane noodles and tamarind

  • Cellophane noodles have more choline and selenium; however, tamarind has more vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 23% higher.
  • Tamarind has 11 times less choline than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles have 93.2mg of choline, while tamarind has 8.6mg.
  • Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index than tamarind.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +507.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6180%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +983.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1650%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more WaterWater +134%
Contains more OtherOther +900%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.428mg 23%
Magnesium 3mg 92mg 21%
Fiber 0.5g 5.1g 18%
Potassium 10mg 628mg 18%
Choline 93.2mg 8.6mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.152mg 12%
Selenium 7.9µg 1.3µg 12%
Phosphorus 32mg 113mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.938mg 11%
Carbs 86.09g 62.5g 8%
Iron 2.17mg 2.8mg 8%
Calories 351kcal 239kcal 6%
Protein 0.16g 2.8g 5%
Calcium 25mg 74mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Folate 2µg 14µg 3%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.272g 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.6g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.066mg 1%
Copper 0.081mg 0.086mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.143mg 1%
Sodium 10mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 85.59g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.