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Vermicelli vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between vermicelli and beetroot

  • Vermicelli has more copper, selenium, zinc, choline, and iron; however, beetroot has more folate, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for vermicelli is 205% higher.
  • Beetroot has 39 times less selenium than vermicelli. Vermicelli has 27µg of selenium, while beetroot has 0.7µg.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index than vermicelli.

Food types used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Beets, raw.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.8%
Contains more IronIron +126.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2454.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1111.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3757.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +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.
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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +2850%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +761.1%
Contains more OtherOther +416.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1510%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more WaterWater +636%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Beetroot DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.075mg 205%
Selenium 27µg 0.7µg 48%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.35mg 35%
Choline 177mg 6mg 31%
Folate 0µg 109µg 27%
Carbs 82.32g 9.56g 24%
Calories 331kcal 43kcal 14%
Manganese 0.329mg 14%
Iron 1.81mg 0.8mg 13%
Potassium 3mg 325mg 9%
Magnesium 2mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.067mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 16mg 4%
Fiber 3.9g 2.8g 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0.2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Protein 0.1g 1.61g 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.031mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.04mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 78mg 3%
Phosphorus 20mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.334mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 6.76g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 6.76g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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 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.

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.