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.
- Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index than fettuccine.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 1.916mg | 213% | |
| Selenium | 27µg | 49% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 4.24mg | 38% |
| Choline | 177mg | 32% | |
| Carbs | 14g | 82.32g | 23% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.81mg | 15% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 331kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 0.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 4mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.014g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.013g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.041g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 78.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 17.44g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +488% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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 | +6823.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +875.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
