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 have more vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for 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.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than cellophane noodles.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +468% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +712.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +402.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46875% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2983.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +270.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +524.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 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 | +1850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4400% |
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 0.16g | 150% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 7.9µg | 58% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.17mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 32mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 86.09g | 24% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.15mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 25mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.081mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.018g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 351kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 85.59g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0% |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cellophane noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
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 (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)