Lentil vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lentil and Cellophane noodles
- Lentil has more Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Cellophane noodles are richer in Choline.
- Lentil's daily need coverage for Folate is 45% more.
- Lentil contains 37 times more Potassium than Cellophane noodles. Lentil contains 369mg of Potassium, while Cellophane noodles contain 10mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3590% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +462.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +394% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +538% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +256% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5537.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +533.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +418.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
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 | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +872.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.9% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 351kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.06g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 85.59g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 86.09g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.17mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.081mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 32mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 7.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 93.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.018g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.005mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.007mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.011mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.01mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.008mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.005mg |
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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
25%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)