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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and cellophane noodles?

  • Cellophane noodles have less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 108% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles contain less cholesterol.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than cellophane noodles.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated types in this comparison.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4336%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +843.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2178.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.1%
Contains more IronIron +141.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +350.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.05mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12400%
Contains more FatsFats +33233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +277%
Contains more OtherOther +2874.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6183.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2466.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 25mg 108%
Phosphorus 729mg 32mg 100%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Sodium 1529mg 10mg 66%
Saturated fat 13.317g 0.017g 60%
Protein 20g 0.16g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0mg 37%
Fats 20g 0.06g 31%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.41mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Carbs 1.37g 86.09g 28%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Selenium 17.7µg 7.9µg 18%
Copper 0.238mg 0.081mg 17%
Iron 0.9mg 2.17mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 0.008g 15%
Choline 20.7mg 93.2mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.15mg 10%
Magnesium 38mg 3mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.1mg 5%
Calories 265kcal 351kcal 4%
Potassium 125mg 10mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.018g 3%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 85.59g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cellophane noodles
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.