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Vermicelli vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between vermicelli and cheese

  • Vermicelli has more copper and choline; however, cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need for copper, 210% more than cheese.
  • Vermicelli has 11 times more choline than cheese. While vermicelli has 177mg of choline, cheese has only 16.5mg.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of vermicelli is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vermicelli, made from soy and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more IronIron +1192.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +6286.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%
~equal in Selenium ~28.5µg

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +972.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2564.1%
Contains more OtherOther +50.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22770%
Contains more FatsFats +33210%
Contains more WaterWater +211.1%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71023.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3365.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Cheese DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.03mg 210%
Saturated fat 0.014g 18.867g 86%
Calcium 55mg 710mg 66%
Phosphorus 20mg 455mg 62%
Fats 0.1g 33.31g 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Protein 0.1g 22.87g 46%
Vitamin A 2µg 330µg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.428mg 33%
Choline 177mg 16.5mg 29%
Sodium 4mg 653mg 28%
Carbs 82.32g 3.09g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 9.246g 23%
Iron 1.81mg 0.14mg 21%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.421g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Folate 0µg 27µg 7%
Magnesium 2mg 27mg 6%
Zinc 4.24mg 3.64mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.066mg 5%
Calories 331kcal 404kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Selenium 27µg 28.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Potassium 3mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 2.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.71mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.