Noodles vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between noodles and yam
- Noodles is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3; however, yam is richer in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Noodles's daily need coverage for selenium is 42% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Yam, raw.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +172.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3314.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2047.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +158% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +265.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +537% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1117.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9583.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +626.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 0.7µg | 42% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 816mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.293mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Folate | 84µg | 23µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.112mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.54mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 4.1g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.077mg | 0.552mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.178mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 1.53g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.07g | 0.17g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.076g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 0.037g | 2% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.314mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 0.006g | 1% |
| Calories | 138kcal | 118kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 27.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.382g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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