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Egg vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between eggs and cellophane noodles

  • Cellophane noodles contain less copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D than eggs.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 213% higher.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1160%
Contains more CopperCopper +2369.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +437.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +289.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%

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.
Egg
Egg
10
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 EVitamin E +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1298%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
4
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +7762.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17583.3%
Contains more WaterWater +456%
Contains more OtherOther +296.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7586.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 +50862.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7755.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.081mg 213%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 30.8µg 7.9µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0mg 39%
Choline 293.8mg 93.2mg 36%
Carbs 1.12g 86.09g 28%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.1mg 26%
Protein 12.58g 0.16g 25%
Phosphorus 172mg 32mg 20%
Vitamin A 149µg 0µg 17%
Fats 10.61g 0.06g 16%
Saturated fat 3.267g 0.017g 15%
Iron 1.19mg 2.17mg 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Folate 44µg 2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 0.008g 10%
Calories 155kcal 351kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.018g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.15mg 7%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.41mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.13mg 6%
Sodium 124mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.05mg 5%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 25mg 3%
Potassium 126mg 10mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.