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Vermicelli vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between vermicelli and amaranth?

  • Vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, and fiber, yet amaranth is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 196% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 5 times more zinc than amaranth. Vermicelli has 4.24mg of zinc, while amaranth has 0.86mg.
  • Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Amaranth grain, cooked 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17%
Contains more CopperCopper +1185.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +393%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +390.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4400%
Contains more IronIron +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +640%

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 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.4%
Contains more OtherOther +624.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3700%
Contains more FatsFats +1480%
Contains more WaterWater +531.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Amaranth DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.149mg 196%
Selenium 27µg 5.5µg 39%
Manganese 0.854mg 37%
Choline 177mg 32%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.86mg 31%
Carbs 82.32g 18.69g 21%
Phosphorus 20mg 148mg 18%
Magnesium 2mg 65mg 15%
Calories 331kcal 102kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Protein 0.1g 3.8g 7%
Folate 0µg 22µg 6%
Iron 1.81mg 2.1mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 135mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.58g 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.022mg 2%
Calcium 55mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.235mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Sodium 4mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Amaranth
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
9%
Vermicelli
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.