Rice noodles vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between rice noodles and wheat
- Rice noodles have less selenium, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1 than wheat.
- Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 50% more than rice noodles.
- The glycemic index of rice noodles is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice noodles, cooked and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1157.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +444.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +636% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +635% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +803.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +608.9% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +427.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.79 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
24.01 g
Water:
73.82 g
Other:
0.18 g
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +315% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +277.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.023 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +956.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4.5µg | 31.9µg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 1.03mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.76mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.207mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 147mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.072mg | 2.305mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 1.84mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4.3g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 48mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.79g | 5.71g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.006mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 164mg | 5% |
| Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.004mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Calories | 108kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.83g | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 24.01g | 27.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.01g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Sodium | 19mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.023g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.147mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.095mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.045mg | 0.147mg | 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
1%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.