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Fettuccine vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fettuccine and Vermicelli?

  • Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Vermicelli is richer in Zinc, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Zinc is 38% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains less Saturated Fat.

We used KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Vermicelli, made from soy 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 Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +5500%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Iron +201.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +4140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +5500%
Contains more Calcium +96.4%
Contains more Iron +201.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +4140%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
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% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6100%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Water +531.9%
Contains more Carbs +488%
Contains more Other +193.7%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +6100%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Water +531.9%
Contains more Carbs +488%
Contains more Other +193.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6823.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6823.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 12g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 6.2g 0.1g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 0.1g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 99kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 1.3g 17.44g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 28mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 0.6mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Fettuccine
Phosphorus 25mg 20mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 3mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.1mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg Vermicelli
Selenium 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg 0µg Fettuccine
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.013g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.041g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.14g)
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.
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

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.