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Scallion vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between scallion and cellophane noodles

  • Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, fiber, and potassium, while cellophane noodles have more choline, selenium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 173% more than cellophane noodles.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw 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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
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 +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2660%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more IronIron +46.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1216.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1535.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 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 +1043.8%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +569.4%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1072.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 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 +237.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 0µg 173%
Carbs 7.34g 86.09g 26%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Calories 32kcal 351kcal 16%
Choline 5.7mg 93.2mg 16%
Folate 64µg 2µg 16%
Selenium 0.6µg 7.9µg 13%
Iron 1.48mg 2.17mg 9%
Fiber 2.6g 0.5g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.15mg 8%
Potassium 276mg 10mg 8%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg 6%
Calcium 72mg 25mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.13mg 3%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.1mg 3%
Protein 1.83g 0.16g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.05mg 1%
Phosphorus 37mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.1mg 1%
Fats 0.19g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 4.74g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0g N/A
Copper 0.083mg 0.081mg 0%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.032g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.018g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
55%
Scallion
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.