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Somen noodles vs. Rice noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Somen noodles and Rice noodles

  • Rice noodles contains less Manganese than Somen noodles.
  • Rice noodles contains 2 times less Manganese than Somen noodles. Somen noodles contains 0.251mg of Manganese, while Rice noodles contains 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice noodles is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Rice noodles, cooked.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +625%
Contains more Manganese +120.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Copper +52%
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 2% 6% 3% 9% 1% 3% 7% 13% 15% 25%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +625%
Contains more Manganese +120.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Copper +52%

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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.018
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.018

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Equal in Water - 73.82
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Other +105.6%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Equal in Water - 73.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.023
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.023 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.023

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 Rice noodles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Rice noodles Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 23.01g Somen noodles
Protein 4g 1.79g Somen noodles
Fats 0.18g 0.2g Rice noodles
Carbs 27.54g 24.01g Somen noodles
Calories 131kcal 108kcal Somen noodles
Sugar 0.03g Somen noodles
Fiber 1g Rice noodles
Calcium 8mg 4mg Somen noodles
Iron 0.52mg 0.14mg Somen noodles
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Rice noodles
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg Somen noodles
Potassium 29mg 4mg Somen noodles
Sodium 161mg 19mg Rice noodles
Zinc 0.22mg 0.25mg Rice noodles
Copper 0.025mg 0.038mg Rice noodles
Manganese 0.251mg 0.114mg Somen noodles
Selenium 4.5µg Rice noodles
Vitamin E 0.03mg Rice noodles
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.018mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.004mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 0.072mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.011mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.006mg Somen noodles
Folate 2µg 1µg Somen noodles
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.022mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg 0.063mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg 0.073mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg 0.147mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg 0.062mg Somen noodles
Methionine 0.062mg 0.043mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.095mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg 0.104mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg 0.045mg Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.023g Rice noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g 0.026g Rice noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.023g Somen noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Rice 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
2%
Somen noodles
1%
Rice noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
8%
Rice noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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 minerals?
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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.

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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/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.