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Sesame vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame and Cellophane noodles

  • Cellophane noodles have less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 445% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 117 times less Magnesium than Sesame. Sesame contains 351mg of Magnesium, while Cellophane noodles contain 3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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 Calcium +3800%
Contains more Iron +570.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1865.6%
Contains more Potassium +4580%
Contains more Zinc +1790.2%
Contains more Copper +4939.5%
Contains more Manganese +2360%
Contains more Selenium +335.4%
Equal in Sodium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +3800%
Contains more Iron +570.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1865.6%
Contains more Potassium +4580%
Contains more Zinc +1790.2%
Contains more Copper +4939.5%
Contains more Manganese +2360%
Contains more Selenium +335.4%
Equal in Sodium - 10

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.
Sesame
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +4750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +4750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10981.3%
Contains more Fats +82683.3%
Contains more Other +1551.9%
Contains more Carbs +267.1%
Contains more Water +186.1%
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 Protein +10981.3%
Contains more Fats +82683.3%
Contains more Other +1551.9%
Contains more Carbs +267.1%
Contains more Water +186.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120861.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120861.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame 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 Sesame Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 17.73g 0.16g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.06g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 573kcal 351kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 11.8g 0.5g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 25mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 2.17mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 3mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 32mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 10mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 7.75mg 0.41mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.081mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.1mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 7.9µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.13mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.15mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.2mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.05mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 2µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.002mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.005mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.007mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.013mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.011mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.002mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.01mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.008mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.005mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.008g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.018g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Cellophane noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Sesame
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.94g)
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 - $4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.