Flour vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flour and cellophane noodles
- Flour has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, phosphorus, and fiber, while cellophane noodles have more choline.
- Flour covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 53% more than cellophane noodles.
- Cellophane noodles have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 | +633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +970% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +237.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +582% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +329.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +423.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2852% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +338% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +9050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +796.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6356.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1533.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 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 | +987.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2194.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.15mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 7.9µg | 47% |
| Folate | 183µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.2mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 2.17mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.1mg | 25% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 0.16g | 20% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 93.2mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 86.09g | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.018g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 351kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 85.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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
46%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.