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Meatball vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Vermicelli?

  • Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Choline, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 199% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains less Cholesterol.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1095%
Contains more Potassium +9766.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +155.4%
Contains more Copper +1457.7%
Contains more Selenium +76.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1095%
Contains more Potassium +9766.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +155.4%
Contains more Copper +1457.7%
Contains more Selenium +76.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.81

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 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14300%
Contains more Fats +22110%
Contains more Water +351%
Contains more Carbs +921.3%
Contains more Other +236.1%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 +14300%
Contains more Fats +22110%
Contains more Water +351%
Contains more Carbs +921.3%
Contains more Other +236.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70576.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8061%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70576.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8061%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 14.4g 0.1g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 0.1g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 286kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 17.44g Meatball
Fiber 2.3g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 80mg 55mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 31mg 2mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 20mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 3mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.66mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.123mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 73IU 37IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.8µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Vermicelli
Trans Fat 0.577g 0g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.014g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 0.013g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.041g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.613g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.