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Lettuce vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lettuce and Cellophane noodles

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Cellophane noodles are higher in Iron, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lettuce covers your daily Vitamin K needs 105% more than Cellophane noodles.

Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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 Calcium +44%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +1840%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +152.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%
Contains more Copper +179.3%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +1840%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +152.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%
Contains more Copper +179.3%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +750%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +607.7%
Contains more Other +137%
Contains more Carbs +2899.7%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 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 Protein +750%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +607.7%
Contains more Other +137%
Contains more Carbs +2899.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 1.36g 0.16g Lettuce
Fats 0.15g 0.06g Lettuce
Carbs 2.87g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 15kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 25mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 13mg 3mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 29mg 32mg Cellophane noodles
Potassium 194mg 10mg Lettuce
Sodium 28mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.18mg 0.41mg Cellophane noodles
Copper 0.029mg 0.081mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.25mg 0.1mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin A 7405IU 0IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 0µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.13mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.1mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.05mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 2µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg 0µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.002mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg 0.005mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.007mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg 0.013mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg 0.011mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg 0.002mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.01mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg 0.008mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg 0.005mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.008g Cellophane noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.018g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Cellophane 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
75%
Lettuce
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.