Vermicelli vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Vermicelli and Arepa different?
- Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Selenium, Choline, Zinc, and Iron, however, Arepa is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Vermicelli is 210% higher.
- Vermicelli contains 40 times more Choline than Arepa. While Vermicelli contains 177mg of Choline, Arepa contains only 4.4mg.
- Vermicelli has less Sodium.
Vermicelli, made from soy and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +74% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6286.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +342.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2833.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +485% |
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 E Vitamin E | +75.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3922.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +475.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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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:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +365% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5380% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5280% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +326.9% |
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
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.989 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11546.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2312.2% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 331kcal | 219kcal |
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| Protein | 0.1g | 5.48g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 5.38g |
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| Net carbs | 78.42g | 34.54g |
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| Carbs | 82.32g | 37.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.81mg | 1.04mg |
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| Sugar | 17.44g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 1.916mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 4.24mg | 0.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 270mg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 213IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg |
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| Selenium | 27µg | 6.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.888mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 3.5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.157g |
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| Choline | 177mg | 4.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.014g | 2.902g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 1.514g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.989g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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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
9%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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