Tofu vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tofu and cellophane noodles different?
- Tofu is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, cellophane noodles are richer in choline and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tofu is 40% higher.
- Tofu contains 14 times more calcium than cellophane noodles. While tofu contains 350mg of calcium, cellophane noodles contain only 25mg.
- Tofu has a lower glycemic index (15) than cellophane noodles (39).
Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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 | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1110% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +505% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +223.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4950% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7866.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +530% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4503.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 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 | +13100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14894.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 2.17mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 25mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 86.09g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.018g | 18% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 0.16g | 16% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 351kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.081mg | 12% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 93.2mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 0.06g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.008g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.017g | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 7.9µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 85.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 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
6%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.674g)
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 vitamins?
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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.