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Vermicelli vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vermicelli and Tortilla?

  • Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Tortilla is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 202% more.
  • Vermicelli has 13 times more Zinc than Tortilla. While Vermicelli has 4.24mg of Zinc, Tortilla has only 0.32mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vermicelli is lower.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this article.

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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 -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +1778.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +630%
Contains more Potassium +3400%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +1778.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +630%
Contains more Potassium +3400%

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 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Other +198.4%
Contains more Protein +7180%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +235.8%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Other +198.4%
Contains more Protein +7180%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +235.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1323.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +853.7%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1323.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +853.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 47.54g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 0.1g 0.95g Tortilla
Carbs 82.32g 49.94g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 237kcal Vermicelli
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 17.44g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 3.9g 2.4g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 1.81mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 2mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 20mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 3mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 4mg 482mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.32mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.102mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 27µg 16.6µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 0µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0.4µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.296g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.185g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.