Vermicelli vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between vermicelli and arborio rice?
- Vermicelli is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, and calcium, yet arborio rice is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 205% more.
- Vermicelli has 55 times more calcium than arborio rice. While vermicelli has 55mg of calcium, arborio rice has only 1mg.
- The glycemic index of vermicelli is lower.
We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2561.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +960% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 1.916mg | 0.072mg | 205% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 7.5µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.24mg | 0.4mg | 35% |
| Choline | 177mg | 32% | |
| Carbs | 82.32g | 28.73g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 59µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.164mg | 14% |
| Calories | 331kcal | 130kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.493mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 55mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 2.36g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.059mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.81mg | 1.46mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 78.42g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.44g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2836.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2260% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +475.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +346.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22% |
