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Vermicelli vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vermicelli and Barley different?

  • Vermicelli is richer in Copper, while Barley is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need of Copper 158% more than Barley.

Vermicelli, made from soy and Barley, hulled types were 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.
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
4
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6
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +284.7%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +6550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1220%
Contains more Potassium +14966.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.6%
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +284.7%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +6550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1220%
Contains more Potassium +14966.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.6%

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.
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
2
:
7
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vermicelli
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%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
3
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +142.6%
Contains more Protein +12380%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +142.6%
Contains more Protein +12380%
Contains more Fats +2200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
1
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2602.4%
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2602.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Barley Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 56.18g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 12.48g Barley
Fats 0.1g 2.3g Barley
Carbs 82.32g 73.48g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 354kcal Barley
Sugar 17.44g 0.8g Barley
Fiber 3.9g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 55mg 33mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 2mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 20mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 3mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 4mg 12mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 2.77mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.498mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 27µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 37IU 22IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 0µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin K 3.8µg 2.2µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.482g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.295g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.108g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
2%
Vermicelli
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.468g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.