Couscous vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Couscous and Cellophane noodles
- Couscous has more Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Cellophane noodles has more Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% higher.
- Cellophane noodles contain 6 times less Potassium than Couscous. Couscous contains 58mg of Potassium, while Cellophane noodles contain 10mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked 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.
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Magnesium
+166.7%
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Potassium
+480%
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Sodium
-50%
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Selenium
+248.1%
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Calcium
+212.5%
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Iron
+471.1%
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Phosphorus
+45.5%
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Zinc
+57.7%
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Copper
+97.6%
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Manganese
+19%
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Magnesium
+166.7%
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Potassium
+480%
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Sodium
-50%
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Selenium
+248.1%
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Calcium
+212.5%
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Iron
+471.1%
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Phosphorus
+45.5%
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Zinc
+57.7%
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Copper
+97.6%
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Manganese
+19%
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.
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+391.5%
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Vitamin B5
+271%
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Folate
+650%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+138.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+391.5%
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Vitamin B5
+271%
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Folate
+650%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+138.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+2268.8%
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Fats
+166.7%
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Water
+440.8%
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Carbs
+270.8%
Equal in Other - 0.27
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
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0.26 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
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Protein
+2268.8%
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Fats
+166.7%
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Water
+440.8%
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Carbs
+270.8%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+175%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+255.6%
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Saturated Fat
-41.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.064 g
Saturated Fat:
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.018 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+175%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+255.6%
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Saturated Fat
-41.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 21.82g | 85.59g |
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| Protein | 3.79g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 0.16g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 23.22g | 86.09g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 351kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.5g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 25mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 58mg | 10mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 10mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.081mg |
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| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 7.9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0.005mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.007mg |
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| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.011mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0.01mg |
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| Valine | 0.162mg | 0.008mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.005mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.022g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.018g |
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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
7%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Couscous is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)