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Fish oil vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish oil and Vermicelli

  • Fish oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Fish oil is 255% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 4351 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil has 56.564g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Vermicelli has 0.013g.
  • Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, herring 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +99900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +99900%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435007.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37958.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435007.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37958.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 0g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 0g 0.1g Vermicelli
Fats 100g 0.1g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 902kcal 331kcal Fish oil
Sugar 17.44g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 0mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 0mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg Vermicelli
Potassium 0mg 3mg Vermicelli
Sodium 0mg 4mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Selenium 0µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Cholesterol 766mg 0mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 21.29g 0.014g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 56.564g 0.013g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 0.041g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Vermicelli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Fish oil
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.