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Oatmeal vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oatmeal and Cellophane noodles

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Cellophane noodles are higher in Choline.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 47% more than Cellophane noodles.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +510%
Contains more IronIron +174.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +458%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58%

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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1883%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +1381.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +526.2%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +637.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 +4787.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2266.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Cellophane noodles
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Cellophane noodles Opinion
Calories 68kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Protein 2.37g 0.16g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.06g Oatmeal
Net carbs 9.97g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Carbs 11.67g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 26mg 3mg Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 25mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 10mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 2.17mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 1.7g 0.5g Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.081mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.62mg 0.41mg Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 32mg Oatmeal
Sodium 49mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0.558mg 0.1mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.15mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.2mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.1mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.05mg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 2µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Cellophane noodles
Choline 4.7mg 93.2mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.008g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.018g Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.002mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg 0.005mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.007mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg 0.013mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg 0.011mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg 0.002mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.01mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg 0.008mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg 0.005mg Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.