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Semolina vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Semolina and Cellophane noodles different?

  • Semolina is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Cellophane noodles are higher in Iron.
  • Semolina covers your daily need of Manganese 41% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Semolina contains 25 times more Vitamin B3 than Cellophane noodles. Semolina contains 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, while Cellophane noodles contain 0.2mg.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 Calcium +184%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.1%
Contains more Potassium +1640%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +148.8%
Contains more Copper +250.6%
Contains more Manganese +935%
Contains more Selenium +151.9%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +184%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.1%
Contains more Potassium +1640%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +148.8%
Contains more Copper +250.6%
Contains more Manganese +935%
Contains more Selenium +151.9%
Contains more Iron +193.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
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 B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4593.8%
Contains more Fats +1616.7%
Contains more Other +163%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Equal in Carbs - 86.09
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 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 Protein +4593.8%
Contains more Fats +1616.7%
Contains more Other +163%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Equal in Carbs - 86.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1688.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1688.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Semolina Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 7.51g 0.16g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 0.06g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 374kcal 351kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g Semolina
Calcium 71mg 25mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 27mg 3mg Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 32mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 10mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 10mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.41mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.081mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.1mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 7.9µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.15mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.2mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.1mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.05mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 2µg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.002mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.005mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.007mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.013mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.011mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg 0.002mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.01mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg 0.008mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.005mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.008g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.018g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina 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
26%
Semolina
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.