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Potato chips vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato chips and Vermicelli

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 179% more than Potato chips.
  • Vermicelli has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 +3250%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Potassium +42400%
Contains more Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +289%
Contains more Copper +526.1%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +3250%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Potassium +42400%
Contains more Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +289%
Contains more Copper +526.1%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6900%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +55.6%
Contains more Water +526.3%
Contains more Other +55%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +6900%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +55.6%
Contains more Water +526.3%
Contains more Other +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29582.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29582.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 7g 0.1g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.1g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 536kcal 331kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 17.44g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 3.9g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.63mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 67mg 2mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 20mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 3mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.09mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.306mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.51mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 0µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.8µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.013g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.041g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Vermicelli
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
59%
Potato chips
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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 is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.