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Noodles vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between noodles and ramen noodle soup

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate in ramen noodle soup is higher than in noodles.
  • Ramen noodle soup covers your daily need for sodium 80% more than noodles.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ramen noodle soup is lower.
  • Noodles has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of noodles is 50, while the glycemic index of ramen noodle soup is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry.

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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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.3%
Contains more IronIron +179.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Zinc ~0.6mg
~equal in Selenium ~23.1µg

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% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 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 1% 0.72% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.1%

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
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +938.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124%
Contains more FatsFats +749.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.5%
Contains more OtherOther +992%

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
49% 37% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +959.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
97% 2%
Starch: 55.97 g
Sucrose: 1.43 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3475%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +86.7%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Ramen noodle soup Opinion
Calories 138kcal 440kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 4.54g 10.17g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 2.07g 17.59g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Ramen noodle soup
Net carbs 23.96g 57.36g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 25.16g 60.26g Ramen noodle soup
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 12mg 21mg Ramen noodle soup
Potassium 38mg 181mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 1.47mg 4.11mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 0.4g 1.98g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 2.9g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.098mg 0.126mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.65mg 0.6mg Noodles
Starch 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 76mg 115mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 5mg 1855mg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 12IU Noodles
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.44mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.63mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 23.9µg 23.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.448mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.255mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 5.401mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.438mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.038mg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.25µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 0µg 8.9µg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 84µg 116µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.065g Noodles
Choline 25.7mg 5.5mg Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 8.117g Noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 6.156g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 2.198g Ramen noodle soup
Tryptophan 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg Noodles
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Ramen noodle soup
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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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