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, 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.
- Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vermicelli is 35, while the glycemic index of cream of Wheat is 67.
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 CopperCopper | +4355.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2394.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +671.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +529.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1168.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1740% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +609.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.916mg | 0.043mg | 208% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 3.5µg | 43% |
| Iron | 1.81mg | 4.96mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.24mg | 0.17mg | 37% |
| Choline | 177mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 232µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.309mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 82.32g | 13.08g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.093mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.232mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
| Folate | 0µg | 62µg | 16% |
| Calories | 331kcal | 62kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.6g | 13% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 1.84g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 78.42g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.44g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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