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Popcorn vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Popcorn and Vermicelli different?

  • Popcorn is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Selenium, Choline, and Zinc.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need of Copper 184% more than Popcorn.

Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Vermicelli, made from soy types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +7100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1690%
Contains more Potassium +10866.7%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +631.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +7100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1690%
Contains more Potassium +10866.7%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +631.3%
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 +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
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 +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12840%
Contains more Fats +4440%
Contains more Water +258.4%
Contains more Other +293%
Equal in Carbs - 82.32
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 +12840%
Contains more Fats +4440%
Contains more Water +258.4%
Contains more Other +293%
Equal in Carbs - 82.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5553.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7207.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5553.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 12.94g 0.1g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 0.1g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 387kcal 331kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 17.44g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 3.9g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 3.19mg 1.81mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 2mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 20mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 3mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 3.08mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.262mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 196IU 37IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 2µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 0µg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.013g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.041g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn 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
17%
Popcorn
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.