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Potato sticks vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato sticks and vermicelli different?

  • Potato sticks are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B3; however, vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for vermicelli is 178% higher.
  • Vermicelli has less saturated fat.

Snacks, potato sticks and Vermicelli, made from soy are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 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 +3100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41133.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +760%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +508.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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% 0.67% 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 +407.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +6600%
Contains more FatsFats +34300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.4%
Contains more WaterWater +440.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 +47284.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43558.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Potato sticks Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.315mg 1.916mg 178%
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.041g 119%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.51mg 57%
Fats 34.4g 0.1g 53%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg 53%
Saturated fat 8.88g 0.014g 40%
Potassium 1237mg 3mg 36%
Selenium 8.1µg 27µg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 0mg 30%
Zinc 0.99mg 4.24mg 30%
Sodium 633mg 4mg 27%
Choline 34.9mg 177mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0mg 25%
Phosphorus 172mg 20mg 22%
Manganese 0.423mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.16g 0.013g 15%
Magnesium 64mg 2mg 15%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.8µg 15%
Protein 6.7g 0.1g 13%
Calories 522kcal 331kcal 10%
Carbs 53.3g 82.32g 10%
Folate 40µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0mg 8%
Iron 2.27mg 1.81mg 6%
Calcium 18mg 55mg 4%
Fiber 3.4g 3.9g 2%
Net carbs 49.9g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 17.44g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.866g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.