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Vermicelli vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vermicelli and Cream of Wheat

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, while Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 208% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains 25 times less Zinc than Vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 4.24mg of Zinc, while Cream of Wheat contains 0.17mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +2394.1%
Contains more Copper +4355.8%
Contains more Selenium +671.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +2394.1%
Contains more Copper +4355.8%
Contains more Selenium +671.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.4%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1989.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
Contains more Vitamin A +1989.2%
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
Contains more Carbs +529.4%
Contains more Other +1168.2%
Contains more Protein +1740%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +609.2%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Carbs +529.4%
Contains more Other +1168.2%
Contains more Protein +1740%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +609.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.8%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Cream of Wheat
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 Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 12.48g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 1.84g Cream of Wheat
Fats 0.1g 0.24g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 82.32g 13.08g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 62kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 3.9g 0.6g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 1.81mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 2mg 6mg Cream of Wheat
Phosphorus 20mg 18mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 20mg Cream of Wheat
Sodium 4mg 102mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.17mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.043mg Vermicelli
Selenium 27µg 3.5µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.02mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 0µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0.1µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.038g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.033g Cream of Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.134g Cream of Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Cream of Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Vermicelli
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat 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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.