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Wheat gluten vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat gluten and Cellophane noodles

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Cellophane noodles has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 58% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles have 45 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 0.81g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Cellophane noodles have 0.018g.

Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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.
Contains more Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +139.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +107.3%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Selenium +402.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +139.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +107.3%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Selenium +402.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46875%
Contains more Fats +2983.3%
Contains more Other +270.4%
Contains more Carbs +524.3%
Contains more Water +63.7%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +46875%
Contains more Fats +2983.3%
Contains more Other +270.4%
Contains more Carbs +524.3%
Contains more Water +63.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4400%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Wheat gluten Cellophane noodles
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 75.16g 0.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.06g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 370kcal 351kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0.5g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.17mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 3mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 32mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 10mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 0.85mg 0.41mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.081mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Selenium 39.7µg 7.9µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.2mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg Cellophane noodles
Folate 0µg 2µg Cellophane noodles
Tryptophan 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Threonine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Isoleucine 0.007mg Cellophane noodles
Leucine 0.013mg Cellophane noodles
Lysine 0.011mg Cellophane noodles
Methionine 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Cellophane noodles
Valine 0.008mg Cellophane noodles
Histidine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.008g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.018g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Cellophane 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
0%
Wheat gluten
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.