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Noodles vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Noodles and Flour

  • Flour is higher than Noodles in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 41% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.

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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.
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Flour
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +116.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +215.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +116.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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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6
Flour
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.044
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flour
Contains more Fats +111.2%
Contains more Water +468.2%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Equal in Other - 0.46
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% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Fats +111.2%
Contains more Water +468.2%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Equal in Other - 0.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flour
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +567.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.413 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +567.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Flour Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 73.61g Flour
Protein 4.54g 10.33g Flour
Fats 2.07g 0.98g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 76.31g Flour
Calories 138kcal 364kcal Flour
Sugar 0.4g 0.27g Flour
Fiber 1.2g 2.7g Flour
Calcium 12mg 15mg Flour
Iron 1.47mg 4.64mg Flour
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Flour
Phosphorus 76mg 108mg Flour
Potassium 38mg 107mg Flour
Sodium 5mg 2mg Flour
Zinc 0.65mg 0.7mg Flour
Copper 0.098mg 0.144mg Flour
Manganese 0.315mg 0.682mg Flour
Selenium 23.9µg 33.9µg Flour
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.06mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.785mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.494mg Flour
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 5.904mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.438mg Flour
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.044mg Noodles
Folate 84µg 183µg Flour
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Flour
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.127mg Flour
Threonine 0.138mg 0.281mg Flour
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.357mg Flour
Leucine 0.365mg 0.71mg Flour
Lysine 0.137mg 0.228mg Flour
Methionine 0.086mg 0.183mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.52mg Flour
Valine 0.22mg 0.415mg Flour
Histidine 0.121mg 0.23mg Flour
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Flour
Trans Fat 0.029g Flour
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.155g Flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.087g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.413g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Flour
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
50%
Flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
59%
Flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients
  2. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.