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Potato chips vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato chips and Vermicelli

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 179% more than Potato chips.
  • Vermicelli has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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 +3250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.2%
Contains more IronIron +11%
Contains more CopperCopper +526.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +481.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +372%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +6900%
Contains more FatsFats +34500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +526.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 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 +75592.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29582.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Potato chips Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Vermicelli Opinion
Calories 536kcal 331kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 0.1g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.1g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 78.42g Vermicelli
Carbs 52.9g 82.32g Vermicelli
Magnesium 67mg 2mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 55mg Vermicelli
Potassium 1275mg 3mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Sugar 0.22g 17.44g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 3.9g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.09mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 165mg 20mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 4mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.51mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.8µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 0µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.013g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.041g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
56%
Potato chips
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
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 - 10.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.