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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 +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%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 +6823.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +875.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 99kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Protein 6.2g 0.1g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 0.1g Fettuccine
Net carbs 12g 78.42g Vermicelli
Carbs 14g 82.32g Vermicelli
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 55mg Vermicelli
Potassium 168mg 3mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Sugar 1.3g 17.44g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 3.9g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.1mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 25mg 20mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 4mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Selenium 27µg 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
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Folate 6µg 0µg Fettuccine
Choline 177mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
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.