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Tamarind vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tamarind and cellophane noodles

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron; however, cellophane noodles have more choline and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 23% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index than tamarind.

Food types used in this article are Tamarinds, raw and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6180%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +507.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +983.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 ProteinProtein +1650%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more WaterWater +134%
Contains more OtherOther +900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
40% 19% 42%
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 +2162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.15mg 23%
Magnesium 92mg 3mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0.5g 18%
Potassium 628mg 10mg 18%
Choline 8.6mg 93.2mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0mg 12%
Selenium 1.3µg 7.9µg 12%
Phosphorus 113mg 32mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.2mg 11%
Carbs 62.5g 86.09g 8%
Iron 2.8mg 2.17mg 8%
Calories 239kcal 351kcal 6%
Protein 2.8g 0.16g 5%
Calcium 74mg 25mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg 4%
Folate 14µg 2µg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.017g 1%
Fats 0.6g 0.06g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.05mg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.081mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0.008g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.018g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Cellophane noodles
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
18%
Tamarind
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.