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Dough vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and Noodles different?

  • Dough has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, Selenium, and Copper than Noodles.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Dough is 35% higher.
  • Dough contains 120 times more Sodium than Noodles. While Dough contains 602mg of Sodium, Noodles contains only 5mg.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Dough
Dough
9
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +166%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +207.9%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +166%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +207.9%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.2%
Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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.
Dough
Dough
8
:
3
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +106.2%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Water +105.2%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +106.2%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Water +105.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +471.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1133.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +471.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1133.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 23.96g Dough
Protein 10.75g 4.54g Dough
Fats 2.42g 2.07g Dough
Carbs 51.88g 25.16g Dough
Calories 272kcal 138kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g Dough
Calcium 52mg 12mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 1.47mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 76mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 38mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 1.04mg 0.65mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.098mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.315mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 23.9µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.17mg Dough
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.289mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.136mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 2.077mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.263mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.046mg Dough
Folate 123µg 84µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Dough
Tryptophan 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.029g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.419g Noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.552g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Dough
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.