Chia seeds vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chia seeds and cellophane noodles different?
- Chia seeds are higher than cellophane noodles in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 136% more than cellophane noodles.
- Chia seeds contain 112 times more magnesium than cellophane noodles. Chia seeds contain 335mg of magnesium, while cellophane noodles contain 3mg.
- Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index (39) than chia seeds (15).
Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated types were used in this article.
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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 | +11066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2424% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3970% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1040.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1017.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2587.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2623% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +598.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +313.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4315% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10237.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1677.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
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 | +28762.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131372.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.018g | 158% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 0.5g | 136% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 32mg | 118% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.1mg | 114% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.081mg | 94% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 7.9µg | 86% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 3mg | 79% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.17mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 25mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.2mg | 54% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 0.06g | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.15mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.41mg | 38% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 0.16g | 33% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 86.09g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.017g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 10mg | 12% |
| Folate | 49µg | 2µg | 12% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 351kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.008g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 85.59g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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
32%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.313g)
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 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.