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Pilaf vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pilaf and Cellophane noodles

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Cellophane noodles has more Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pilaf is 56% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles have 106 times less Folate than Pilaf. Pilaf has 212µg of Folate, while Cellophane noodles have 2µg.
  • Cellophane noodles are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +232%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.3%
Contains more Potassium +1780%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +782%
Contains more Selenium +310.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +232%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.3%
Contains more Potassium +1780%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +782%
Contains more Selenium +310.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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.
Pilaf
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2963.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2963.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6412.5%
Contains more Fats +2183.3%
Contains more Other +1329.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +66.9%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 Protein +6412.5%
Contains more Fats +2183.3%
Contains more Other +1329.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +66.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4562.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1994.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4562.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1994.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pilaf Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 10.42g 0.16g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.06g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 359kcal 351kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 1.2g 0.5g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 25mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 2.17mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 32mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 10mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 1.01mg 0.41mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.081mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.1mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 7.9µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.2mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.05mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 2µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.002mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.005mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.007mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.013mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg 0.011mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg 0.002mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.01mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg 0.008mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.005mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.008g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.018g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Cellophane noodles
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
50%
Pilaf
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.