Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chickpea flour (besan) and noodles?
- Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in copper, folate, manganese, iron, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet noodles is higher in selenium.
- Chickpea flour (besan)'s daily need coverage for copper is 90% more.
- Chickpea flour (besan) has 22 times more potassium than noodles. While chickpea flour (besan) has 846mg of potassium, noodles has only 38mg.
We used Chickpea flour (besan) and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types 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 | +690.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2126.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +830.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +332.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188% |
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 EVitamin E | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +969.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +420.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +393.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +464% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.9% |
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
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +440.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.5% |
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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| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.098mg | 90% |
| Folate | 437µg | 84µg | 88% |
| Manganese | 1.6mg | 0.315mg | 56% |
| Iron | 4.86mg | 1.47mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 1.2g | 38% |
| Protein | 22.39g | 4.54g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 166mg | 21mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 318mg | 76mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.046mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 23.9µg | 28% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 38mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.65mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.289mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 0.552g | 16% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 138kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 57.82g | 25.16g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.69g | 2.07g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 0.263mg | 7% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.504g | 0.581g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.136mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 2.077mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.693g | 0.419g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.02g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.85g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0% |
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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
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.