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Pizza vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pizza and cellophane noodles

  • Cellophane noodles contain less phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2 than pizza.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 26% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cellophane noodles is lower.
  • Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +652%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1620%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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.
Pizza
10
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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4550%
Contains more CholineCholine +468.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +7018.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16050%
Contains more WaterWater +221.7%
Contains more OtherOther +796.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 +32500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9238.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Phosphorus 216mg 32mg 26%
Sodium 598mg 10mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.2mg 23%
Folate 93µg 2µg 23%
Protein 11.39g 0.16g 22%
Selenium 19.9µg 7.9µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.15mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.465g 0.017g 20%
Carbs 33.33g 86.09g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Calcium 188mg 25mg 16%
Fats 9.69g 0.06g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0mg 15%
Choline 16.4mg 93.2mg 14%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.1mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.018g 11%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.41mg 8%
Fiber 2.3g 0.5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 0.008g 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.13mg 5%
Potassium 172mg 10mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 3mg 5%
Iron 2.48mg 2.17mg 4%
Calories 266kcal 351kcal 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.081mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.448g)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.