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Porridge vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Porridge and Cellophane noodles

  • Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium, however, Cellophane noodles are higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Porridge covers your daily Iron needs 20% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 3 times less Calcium than Porridge. Porridge contains 87mg of Calcium, while Cellophane noodles contain 25mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 +248%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +102.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +248%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +102.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
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 B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +800%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +552.8%
Contains more Carbs +718.3%
Contains more Other +22.7%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 +800%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +552.8%
Contains more Carbs +718.3%
Contains more Other +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 1.44g 0.16g Porridge
Fats 0.21g 0.06g Porridge
Carbs 10.52g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 50kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Sugar 0.03g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 0.5g 0.5g
Calcium 87mg 25mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 2.17mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 3mg Porridge
Phosphorus 15mg 32mg Cellophane noodles
Potassium 16mg 10mg Porridge
Sodium 6mg 10mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.41mg Cellophane noodles
Copper 0.04mg 0.081mg Cellophane noodles
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Selenium 2.8µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.2mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.05mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 12µg 2µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.002mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg 0.005mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.007mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg 0.013mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg 0.011mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg 0.002mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.01mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg 0.008mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg 0.005mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.008g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.018g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 ($)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.