Sweet potato vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and cellophane noodles different?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, copper, and manganese; however, cellophane noodles are richer in iron, choline, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 284% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 34 times more potassium than cellophane noodles. While sweet potato contains 337mg of potassium, cellophane noodles contain only 10mg.
- Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index (39) than sweet potato (70).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3270% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1216.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +657.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +881.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +475.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.018 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.6% |
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Saturated fat
~0.017g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 0µg | 79% |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 86.09g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 2.17mg | 20% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 93.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.1mg | 14% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 351kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 7.9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0.5g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.081mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 0.16g | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 85.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)