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Noodles vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Noodles and Fast food?

  • Noodles is higher in Selenium, yet Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Noodles is lower.

We used Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

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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.
Noodles
Noodles
2
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8
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Selenium +17.7%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +418.4%
Contains more Zinc +287.7%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Selenium +17.7%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +418.4%
Contains more Zinc +287.7%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%

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.
Noodles
Noodles
1
:
9
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317
Equal in Folate - 80
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.317
Equal in Folate - 80

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
1
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4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Water +76.2%
Contains more Protein +263.9%
Contains more Fats +480.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Other +204%
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +76.2%
Contains more Protein +263.9%
Contains more Fats +480.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Other +204%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
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2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +732.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.3%
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +732.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
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4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2828.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +90%
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2828.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 4.54g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 2.07g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 25.16g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 138kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0.4g 4.88g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 12mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 1.47mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 76mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 38mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 5mg 331mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.098mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.315mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 23.9µg 20.3µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 84µg 80µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.138mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.365mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.137mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.086mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.22mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.121mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 29mg 33mg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.514g Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 4.493g Noodles
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles Fast food
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
21%
Noodles
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.