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Fast food vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fast food and vermicelli

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while vermicelli has more copper and choline.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 199% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in vermicelli is lower.
  • Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vermicelli is 35, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6466.7%
Contains more IronIron +69.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1483.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +414.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 ProteinProtein +16420%
Contains more FatsFats +11910%
Contains more WaterWater +223.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.3%
Contains more OtherOther +267.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37092.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3997.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Vermicelli
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fast food Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 1.916mg 199%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0mg 35%
Protein 16.52g 0.1g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0mg 26%
Choline 34.4mg 177mg 26%
Folate 80µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.014g 20%
Fats 12.01g 0.1g 18%
Carbs 31.5g 82.32g 17%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Phosphorus 134mg 20mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0mg 16%
Zinc 2.52mg 4.24mg 16%
Iron 3.06mg 1.81mg 16%
Sodium 331mg 4mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.013g 12%
Selenium 20.3µg 27µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.041g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g 9%
Potassium 197mg 3mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 2mg 6%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 297kcal 331kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 2µg 1%
Calcium 62mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 3.8µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 78.42g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 17.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Vermicelli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Fast food
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.