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Vermicelli vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vermicelli and chicken fingers

  • Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, choline, and selenium; however, chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 205% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 6 times less zinc than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 4.24mg of zinc, while chicken fingers contain 0.71mg.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of chicken fingers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more IronIron +147.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2676.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +497.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1310%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more CholineCholine +305%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +521.6%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +110.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19120%
Contains more FatsFats +13850%
Contains more WaterWater +291.9%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37053.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14004.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.069mg 205%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.217mg 51%
Protein 0.1g 19.22g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 5.783g 38%
Phosphorus 20mg 282mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.426mg 33%
Sodium 4mg 769mg 33%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.71mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Choline 177mg 43.7mg 24%
Carbs 82.32g 17.25g 22%
Fats 0.1g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3.17mg 18%
Selenium 27µg 17.5µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.179mg 14%
Iron 1.81mg 0.73mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 4.83g 12%
Saturated fat 0.014g 2.493g 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g 11%
Potassium 3mg 373mg 11%
Manganese 0.228mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.11mg 9%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 2mg 28mg 6%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Calcium 55mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 8µg 4%
Calories 331kcal 271kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.