Spaghetti vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Spaghetti and Vermicelli
- Spaghetti has more Phosphorus, however, Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Zinc, Choline, Iron, and Fiber.
- Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 202% more than Spaghetti.
- Vermicelli contains 15 times less Potassium than Spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 44mg of Potassium, while Vermicelli contains 3mg.
- Spaghetti has less Sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +685.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +262% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1816% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +731.4% |
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.
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2665.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5700% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +830% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +422.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1892.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
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 | +907.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +695.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 331kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 0.1g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 0.1g |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 78.42g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 82.32g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.81mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 17.44g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 1.916mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 4.24mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.8µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 177mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.041g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
3%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
100%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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