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Cellophane noodles vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cellophane noodles and Winter melon

  • Cellophane noodles have more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Winter melon is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cellophane noodles covers your daily Iron needs 22% more than Winter melon.
  • Winter melon contains 40 times less Selenium than Cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 7.9µg of Selenium, while Winter melon contains 0.2µg.
  • Cellophane noodles have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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.
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +442.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +442.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2769.7%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +616.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +2769.7%
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +616.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +383.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.016
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +383.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.016

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 Winter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 85.59g 0.1g Cellophane noodles
Protein 0.16g 0.4g Winter melon
Fats 0.06g 0.2g Winter melon
Carbs 86.09g 3g Cellophane noodles
Calories 351kcal 13kcal Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 25mg 19mg Cellophane noodles
Iron 2.17mg 0.4mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Winter melon
Phosphorus 32mg 19mg Cellophane noodles
Potassium 10mg 6mg Cellophane noodles
Sodium 10mg 111mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.41mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.081mg 0.023mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.1mg 0.058mg Cellophane noodles
Selenium 7.9µg 0.2µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.04mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.035mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 2µg 5µg Winter melon
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.002mg
Threonine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Isoleucine 0.007mg Cellophane noodles
Leucine 0.013mg Cellophane noodles
Lysine 0.011mg 0.009mg Cellophane noodles
Methionine 0.002mg 0.003mg Winter melon
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Cellophane noodles
Valine 0.008mg Cellophane noodles
Histidine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Winter melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Cellophane noodles
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.