Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chickpea flour (besan) and Cellophane noodles different?
- Chickpea flour (besan) has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Cellophane noodles.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Chickpea flour (besan) is 109% higher.
- Chickpea flour (besan) contains 85 times more Potassium than Cellophane noodles. While Chickpea flour (besan) contains 846mg of Potassium, Cellophane noodles contain only 10mg.
Chickpea flour (besan) and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +5433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8360% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1025.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +893.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +538.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +781% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +506% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +884% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13893.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11050% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +944.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
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 | +18700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16472.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 351kcal |
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| Protein | 22.39g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 6.69g | 0.06g |
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| Net carbs | 47.02g | 85.59g |
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| Carbs | 57.82g | 86.09g |
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| Magnesium | 166mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 846mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 4.86mg | 2.17mg |
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| Sugar | 10.85g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 10.8g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.081mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 318mg | 32mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 41IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 1.6mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 7.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 437µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 93.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.693g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.504g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 0.018g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.005mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.007mg |
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| Leucine | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.011mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg |
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| Valine | 0.008mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg |
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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
54%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.676g)
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 ($)