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Merlot vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between merlot and cellophane noodles

  • Merlot contains less iron, selenium, vitamin B1, and copper than cellophane noodles.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cellophane noodles is 21% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles have 13 times less potassium than merlot. Merlot has 127mg of potassium, while cellophane noodles have 10mg.
  • Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index than merlot.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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.
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
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 +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1170%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +371.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +636.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3850%

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.
Merlot
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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% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 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 +545.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3911.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3329.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Merlot Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Carbs 2.51g 86.09g 28%
Iron 0.46mg 2.17mg 21%
Choline 93.2mg 17%
Selenium 0.2µg 7.9µg 14%
Calories 83kcal 351kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.15mg 12%
Copper 0.011mg 0.081mg 8%
Potassium 127mg 10mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 25mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 3mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.132mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Phosphorus 23mg 32mg 1%
Protein 0.07g 0.16g 0%
Fats 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 2.51g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 0.62g 0g N/A
Sodium 4mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 0.2mg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 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
Merlot 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
2%
Merlot
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Merlot
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $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

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.