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Wheat vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat and Cellophane noodles

  • Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Cellophane noodles has more Iron.
  • Wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 44% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 16 times less Potassium than Wheat. Wheat contains 164mg of Potassium, while Cellophane noodles contain 10mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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 Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.4%
Contains more Potassium +1540%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +348.8%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +930%
Contains more Selenium +303.8%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.4%
Contains more Potassium +1540%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +348.8%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +930%
Contains more Selenium +303.8%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +23.3%

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.
Wheat
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1052.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1052.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3468.8%
Contains more Fats +1283.3%
Contains more Water +385.7%
Contains more Other +151.9%
Contains more Carbs +211.9%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 +3468.8%
Contains more Fats +1283.3%
Contains more Water +385.7%
Contains more Other +151.9%
Contains more Carbs +211.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 5.71g 0.16g Wheat
Fats 0.83g 0.06g Wheat
Carbs 27.6g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 132kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Sugar 3.07g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 4.3g 0.5g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 25mg Cellophane noodles
Iron 1.76mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 48mg 3mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 32mg Wheat
Potassium 164mg 10mg Wheat
Sodium 8mg 10mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 0.41mg Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.081mg Wheat
Manganese 1.03mg 0.1mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 7.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.13mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.15mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 0.2mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.05mg Wheat
Folate 11µg 2µg Wheat
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.002mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg 0.005mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.007mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg 0.013mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg 0.011mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg 0.002mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.01mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg 0.008mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg 0.005mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.008g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.018g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
9%
Wheat
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.