Wheat vs. Egg noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and egg noodles different?
- Wheat has more manganese, selenium, iron, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium than egg noodles.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat is 31% higher.
- Wheat contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than egg noodles. While wheat contains 2.305mg of vitamin B3, egg noodles contains only 0.4mg.
Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Noodles, egg, unenriched, cooked, without added salt 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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +331.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +476.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.4% |
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Carbs
~25.16g
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Water
~67.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +591.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.2% |
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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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.315mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 31.9µg | 23.9µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 0.6mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.098mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.65mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.552g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 2.07g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 4.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.419g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 25.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.581g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 138kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.07g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.121mg | 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
8%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.