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Rice noodles vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rice noodles and Somen noodles

  • Rice noodles contains less Manganese than Somen noodles.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice noodles is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice noodles, cooked and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 0.35% 5.3% 13% 6.8% 8.6% 2.5% 15% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 2.4% 2.6% 20% 8.3% 6% 12% 21% 33% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +52%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +625%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.2%

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.
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% 0.6% 0% 4.5% 0.92% 1.4% 0.66% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.87%
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% 0% 0% 5% 7.6% 1.8% 10% 3% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.18g
~equal in Water ~67.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.023 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.025g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Somen noodles Opinion
Calories 108kcal 131kcal Somen noodles
Protein 1.79g 4g Somen noodles
Fats 0.2g 0.18g Rice noodles
Net carbs 23.01g 27.54g Somen noodles
Carbs 24.01g 27.54g Somen noodles
Magnesium 3mg 2mg Rice noodles
Calcium 4mg 8mg Somen noodles
Potassium 4mg 29mg Somen noodles
Iron 0.14mg 0.52mg Somen noodles
Sugar 0.03g Somen noodles
Fiber 1g Rice noodles
Copper 0.038mg 0.025mg Rice noodles
Zinc 0.25mg 0.22mg Rice noodles
Phosphorus 20mg 27mg Somen noodles
Sodium 19mg 161mg Rice noodles
Vitamin E 0.03mg Rice noodles
Manganese 0.114mg 0.251mg Somen noodles
Selenium 4.5µg Rice noodles
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.02mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.033mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 0.097mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.172mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.013mg Somen noodles
Folate 1µg 2µg Somen noodles
Choline 1.6mg Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.025g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.021g Rice noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 0.073g Somen noodles
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.063mg 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.147mg 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.062mg 0.077mg Somen noodles
Methionine 0.043mg 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.095mg 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.104mg 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.045mg 0.081mg Somen noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles Somen 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
1%
Rice noodles
2%
Somen noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
11%
Somen noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/nutrients
  2. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.