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Vermicelli vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between vermicelli and corn chips?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper, selenium, choline, and zinc, yet corn chips are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 202% more.
  • Vermicelli has 15 times more choline than corn chips. While vermicelli has 177mg of choline, corn chips have only 12.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in vermicelli is lower.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain types 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.
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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more IronIron +50.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1797%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +870%

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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1362.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1012.1%
Contains more OtherOther +123.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6070%
Contains more FatsFats +33260%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70161.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39992.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Corn chips
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 Corn chips DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.101mg 202%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 16.438g 109%
Fats 0.1g 33.36g 51%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 7.23mg 45%
Selenium 27µg 7.6µg 35%
Choline 177mg 12.1mg 30%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.29mg 27%
Phosphorus 20mg 194mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 9.134g 23%
Sodium 4mg 514mg 22%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Saturated fat 0.014g 4.331g 20%
Magnesium 2mg 72mg 17%
Manganese 0.333mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.167mg 13%
Protein 0.1g 6.17g 12%
Calories 331kcal 538kcal 10%
Calcium 55mg 138mg 8%
Iron 1.81mg 1.2mg 8%
Carbs 82.32g 56.9g 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.842mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.047mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 144mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 6.3µg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Net carbs 78.42g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0.27g N/A
Fiber 3.9g 4g 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.