Potato vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potatoes and cellophane noodles
- Potatoes have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, cellophane noodles have more iron, choline, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potatoes is 22% higher.
- Cellophane noodles have 43 times less potassium than potatoes. Potatoes have 425mg of potassium, while cellophane noodles have 10mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than cellophane noodles.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4150% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +35.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +108.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +167.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1875% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +430.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +496% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +670.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1181.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
Contains more WaterWater | +490.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +314.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +392.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.018 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Carbs | 17.49g | 86.09g | 23% |
Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.05mg | 19% |
Iron | 0.81mg | 2.17mg | 17% |
Choline | 12.1mg | 93.2mg | 15% |
Calories | 77kcal | 351kcal | 14% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 7.9µg | 14% |
Potassium | 425mg | 10mg | 12% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 0.5g | 6% |
Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 3mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 57mg | 32mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Protein | 2.05g | 0.16g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
Copper | 0.11mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
Calcium | 12mg | 25mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.09g | 0.06g | 0% |
Net carbs | 15.39g | 85.59g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
Sodium | 6mg | 10mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.017g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.008g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.018g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.103mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
17%

9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

20%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?

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)
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.