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Vermicelli vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vermicelli and Jerky?

  • Vermicelli is richer in Copper, and Selenium, yet Jerky is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 188% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 3 times more Selenium than Jerky. Vermicelli has 27µg of Selenium, while Jerky has 10.7µg.
  • Vermicelli contains less Sodium.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +175%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +744.1%
Contains more Selenium +152.3%
Contains more Iron +199.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1935%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +744.1%
Contains more Selenium +152.3%
Contains more Iron +199.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1935%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +648.4%
Contains more Protein +33100%
Contains more Fats +25500%
Contains more Water +96.3%
Contains more Other +22.6%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +648.4%
Contains more Protein +33100%
Contains more Fats +25500%
Contains more Water +96.3%
Contains more Other +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86861.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2365.9%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86861.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2365.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 9.2g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.1g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 82.32g 11g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 17.44g 9g Jerky
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 20mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 2mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 20mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 3mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 4mg 2081mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 1.916mg 0.227mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 27µg 10.7µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.49mg Vermicelli
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 0µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 3.8µg 2.3µg Vermicelli
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 10.85g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Jerky
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
2%
Vermicelli
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 2077mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.836g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.