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Somen noodles vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between somen noodles and triticale?

  • Triticale has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B6 than somen noodles.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for manganese is 129% higher.

We used Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Triticale types in this comparison.

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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 1.4% 2.4% 2.6% 20% 8.3% 6% 12% 21% 33% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1044.8%
Contains more IronIron +394.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1728%
Contains more ZincZinc +1468.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1225.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1178.9%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 7.6% 1.8% 10% 3% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
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% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1374.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +961.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3550%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +546.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1061.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.9%
Contains more OtherOther +500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
25% 14% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +904.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1150.7%

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 Triticale
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Triticale DV% diff.
Manganese 0.251mg 3.21mg 129%
Copper 0.025mg 0.457mg 48%
Phosphorus 27mg 358mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.416mg 33%
Magnesium 2mg 130mg 30%
Zinc 0.22mg 3.45mg 29%
Iron 0.52mg 2.57mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 1.323mg 23%
Folate 2µg 73µg 18%
Protein 4g 13.05g 18%
Carbs 27.54g 72.13g 15%
Calories 131kcal 336kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.138mg 10%
Potassium 29mg 332mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 1.43mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.134mg 8%
Sodium 161mg 5mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.913g 6%
Calcium 8mg 37mg 3%
Fats 0.18g 2.09g 3%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.366g 2%
Net carbs 27.54g 72.13g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.021g 0.211g 0%
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.157mg 0%
Threonine 0.106mg 0.405mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.155mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.274mg 0.911mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.365mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.204mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.638mg 0%
Valine 0.171mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.311mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Triticale
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
2%
Somen noodles
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.