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Herbal tea vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between herbal tea and cellophane noodles

  • Herbal tea has more manganese, while cellophane noodles have more iron, choline, selenium, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Cellophane noodles' daily need coverage for iron is 26% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 5 times less manganese than herbal tea. Herbal tea contains 0.477mg of manganese, while cellophane noodles contain 0.1mg.
  • Herbal tea has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of herbal tea is 0, while the glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 2.1% 2.4% 1.8% 3% 0% 1.1% 0.43% 0.52% 62% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +377%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +2612.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~3mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +23200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 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 WaterWater +642%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Carbs 0g 86.09g 29%
Iron 0.08mg 2.17mg 26%
Calories 0kcal 351kcal 18%
Choline 0.4mg 93.2mg 17%
Manganese 0.477mg 0.1mg 16%
Selenium 0µg 7.9µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.081mg 9%
Phosphorus 1mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.41mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.2mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.16g 0%
Fats 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 85.59g N/A
Magnesium 3mg 3mg 0%
Potassium 20mg 10mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 10mg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.018g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea 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
0%
Herbal tea
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.