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Flax seeds vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax seeds and Cellophane noodles

  • Flax seeds have more Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium than Cellophane noodles.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for Copper is 127% more.
  • Flax seeds contain 131 times more Magnesium than Cellophane noodles. Flax seeds contain 392mg of Magnesium, while Cellophane noodles contain 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8030%
Contains more IronIron +164.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1406.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +958.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1906.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2382%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
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% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +996%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +846%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4250%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +11331.3%
Contains more FatsFats +70166.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1274.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.1%
Contains more WaterWater +92.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
40% 19% 42%
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 +93987.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159511.1%
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.
Flax seeds Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Cellophane noodles Opinion
Calories 534kcal 351kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 0.16g Flax seeds
Fats 42.16g 0.06g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 1.58g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Carbs 28.88g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 392mg 3mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 25mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 10mg Flax seeds
Iron 5.73mg 2.17mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 27.3g 0.5g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 0.081mg Flax seeds
Zinc 4.34mg 0.41mg Flax seeds
Phosphorus 642mg 32mg Flax seeds
Sodium 30mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.13mg Flax seeds
Manganese 2.482mg 0.1mg Flax seeds
Selenium 25.4µg 7.9µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.15mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.2mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.1mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.05mg Flax seeds
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Flax seeds
Folate 87µg 2µg Flax seeds
Choline 78.7mg 93.2mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.008g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.018g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.002mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.766mg 0.005mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.007mg Flax seeds
Leucine 1.235mg 0.013mg Flax seeds
Lysine 0.862mg 0.011mg Flax seeds
Methionine 0.37mg 0.002mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.01mg Flax seeds
Valine 1.072mg 0.008mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.472mg 0.005mg Flax seeds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Cellophane 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
62%
Flax seeds
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.