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Pretzels vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzels and Vermicelli?

  • Pretzels are richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 184% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains less Sodium.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +4766.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +398.8%
Contains more Copper +625.8%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +4766.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +398.8%
Contains more Copper +625.8%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9000%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Contains more Water +260.6%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Equal in Carbs - 82.32
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 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 +9000%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Contains more Water +260.6%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Equal in Carbs - 82.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10361.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10361.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 9.1g 0.1g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 0.1g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 381kcal 331kcal Pretzels
Sugar 17.44g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 36mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.67mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 35mg 2mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 20mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 3mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.85mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.264mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 0mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0mg Pretzels
Folate 83µg 0µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.013g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.041g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pretzels 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
18%
Pretzels
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 1711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.