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Cornmeal vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cornmeal and cellophane noodles

  • Cornmeal has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, cellophane noodles have more choline.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cornmeal is 52% higher.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index than cellophane noodles.

Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1320%
Contains more IronIron +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2384%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264%
Contains more FolateFolate +10350%
Contains more CholineCholine +983.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 +4343.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
~equal in Carbs ~86.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 +4775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4500%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Folate 209µg 2µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.15mg 33%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.2mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0mg 29%
Iron 4.36mg 2.17mg 27%
Choline 8.6mg 93.2mg 15%
Protein 7.11g 0.16g 14%
Fiber 3.9g 0.5g 14%
Phosphorus 99mg 32mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.05mg 10%
Magnesium 32mg 3mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.018g 5%
Selenium 10.5µg 7.9µg 5%
Potassium 142mg 10mg 4%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.1mg 3%
Fats 1.75g 0.06g 3%
Carbs 79.45g 86.09g 2%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.41mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 25mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0.008g 1%
Saturated fat 0.22g 0.017g 1%
Calories 370kcal 351kcal 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.081mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 0g N/A
Sodium 7mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.005mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
42%
Cornmeal
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.