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Somen noodles vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Somen noodles and Parsley

  • Parsley is richer than Somen noodles in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsley is 148% higher.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Parsley, fresh.

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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 Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +1092.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +1810.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +386.4%
Contains more Copper +496%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +1092.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +1810.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +386.4%
Contains more Copper +496%

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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Parsley
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Folate +7500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Folate +7500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +335.1%
Contains more Fats +338.9%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Other +494.6%
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +335.1%
Contains more Fats +338.9%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Other +494.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1304.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.9%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1304.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Somen noodles Parsley
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 3.03g Somen noodles
Protein 4g 2.97g Somen noodles
Fats 0.18g 0.79g Parsley
Carbs 27.54g 6.33g Somen noodles
Calories 131kcal 36kcal Somen noodles
Sugar 0.85g Somen noodles
Fiber 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 8mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 0.52mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 2mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 27mg 58mg Parsley
Potassium 29mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 161mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 0.22mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.025mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.251mg 0.16mg Somen noodles
Selenium 0.1µg Parsley
Vitamin A 0IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.09mg Parsley
Folate 2µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.045mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.155mg 0.118mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg 0.204mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.062mg 0.042mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.145mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.081mg 0.061mg Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.132g Somen noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.124g Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Parsley
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
2%
Somen noodles
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/nutrients
  2. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.