Nutritional Content Of Cellophane Noodles

Cellophane noodles, also called glass or mung bean noodles, are a high carbohydrate noodle used in Asian dishes. The noodles, made from mung bean flour, are thin with a glassy appearance that becomes translucent after cooking. Cellophane noodles have little flavor, but add texture and bulk to soups, stir-fry dishes and egg rolls. While the noodles are low in fat after cooking in water, adding them to other dishes significantly changes the nutritional content.

Serving Information

Cellophane noodles are available in dried form, spun into bundled nests. One serving of cellophane noodles is about 1 cup of cooked noodles, which is approximately 5 ounces. You reconstitute the noodles by boiling them in water before adding them to your favorite Asian dishes.

Calories

One serving of cellophane noodles has about 491 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's nutrient database. The majority of the calories come from the carbohydrates in the mung bean flour. Adding cellophane noodles to other dishes will increase the total calorie content of the dish.

Carbohydrates

Cellophane noodles have about 4 ounces of carbs in each 1 cup serving. Less than 1 g of fiber is found in each serving of noodles. Cellophane noodles are not a good option if you are following a low-carb diet or need to reduce simple carbs from your diet.

Fat and Protein

A single serving of cellophane noodles is low in fat and protein, with less than 1 g of each for 1 cup of noodles. The trace amount of fat found in each serving does not contribute a significant amount of saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol. Pay attention to the recipe ingredients if you add cellophane noodles to other dishes, as this might increase the fat and protein content of the dish.

Vitamins and Minerals

Cellophane noodles have a minimal amount of vitamins and minerals. A one-cup serving of noodles has 0.2 mg of thiamine and 11 mcg of selenium, plus 3 mg iron, which is 30 percent of the recommended daily amount of iron for a 2,000-calorie diet. Cellophane noodles cooked in water are low in sodium, with 14 mg in each serving.