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Vermicelli vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vermicelli and Pilaf?

  • Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Zinc, Choline, and Fiber, yet Pilaf is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 194% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 10 times more Choline than Pilaf. Vermicelli has 177mg of Choline, while Pilaf has 17.5mg.
  • Vermicelli contains less Sodium.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +319.8%
Contains more Copper +1054.2%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +670%
Contains more Potassium +6166.7%
Contains more Selenium +20%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +319.8%
Contains more Copper +1054.2%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +670%
Contains more Potassium +6166.7%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin K +660%
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 B12 +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin K +660%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Protein +10320%
Contains more Fats +1270%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Protein +10320%
Contains more Fats +1270%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.5%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 75.11g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0.1g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 82.32g 76.31g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 17.44g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.81mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 2mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 20mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 3mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 4mg 1303mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 1.01mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.166mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 27µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 37IU 14IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.04mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 0µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0.5µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.307g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 1299mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf 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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.