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Pasta vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pasta and cellophane noodles?

  • Pasta is richer in folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and manganese, yet cellophane noodles are richer in iron.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for folate is 16% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles contain less cholesterol.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated types in this comparison.

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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.
Pasta
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
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 +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more IronIron +90.4%

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.
Pasta
7
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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
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 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +396%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
4
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +3118.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1650%
Contains more WaterWater +410.9%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 +1450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2283.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Carbs 24.93g 86.09g 20%
Choline 93.2mg 17%
Folate 64µg 2µg 16%
Selenium 7.9µg 14%
Iron 1.14mg 2.17mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0mg 12%
Calories 131kcal 351kcal 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Protein 5.15g 0.16g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.15mg 5%
Phosphorus 63mg 32mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 3mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.018g 3%
Calcium 6mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.1mg 2%
Fats 1.05g 0.06g 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.017g 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.05mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.41mg 1%
Copper 0.093mg 0.081mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 85.59g N/A
Potassium 24mg 10mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 10mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.008g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.