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Noodles vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between noodles and cellophane noodles

  • Noodles has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, and phosphorus; however, cellophane noodles are richer in choline and iron.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% more.
  • Cellophane noodles contain less cholesterol.
  • Noodles has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of noodles is 50, while the glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%

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.
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% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
Contains more CholineCholine +262.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +2737.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3350%
Contains more WaterWater +404.7%
Contains more OtherOther +85.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 +7162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2966.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 7.9µg 29%
Folate 84µg 2µg 21%
Carbs 25.16g 86.09g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.15mg 12%
Choline 25.7mg 93.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.2mg 12%
Calories 138kcal 351kcal 11%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0mg 10%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.47mg 2.17mg 9%
Protein 4.54g 0.16g 9%
Phosphorus 76mg 32mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 3mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.018g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Fats 2.07g 0.06g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.1mg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 0.5g 3%
Saturated fat 0.419g 0.017g 2%
Zinc 0.65mg 0.41mg 2%
Copper 0.098mg 0.081mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 12mg 25mg 1%
Potassium 38mg 10mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 0.008g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 23.96g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0g N/A
Sodium 5mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.