Cellophane noodles vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cellophane noodles and zucchini different?
- Cellophane noodles are higher in iron, choline, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, zucchini is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cellophane noodles is 23% higher.
- Cellophane noodles contain 40 times more selenium than zucchini. While cellophane noodles contain 7.9µg of selenium, zucchini contains only 0.2µg.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index (15) than cellophane noodles (39).
Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +486.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3850% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2510% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +881.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2668.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +656.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +606.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
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
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 86.09g | 3.11g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 0.37mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 17kcal | 17% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 9.5mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 0.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.045mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.094mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 261mg | 7% |
| Folate | 2µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.3µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.177mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.16g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.451mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.1mg | 0.204mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.59g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.005mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.007mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.011mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.008mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.