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Vermicelli vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vermicelli and curry powder different?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper; however, curry powder is richer in iron, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for curry powder is 216% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains 2 times more copper than curry powder. While vermicelli contains 1.916mg of copper, curry powder contains only 1.2mg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index (5) than vermicelli (35).

Vermicelli, made from soy and Spices, curry powder are the varieties used 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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +854.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38900%
Contains more IronIron +955.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1735%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.3%

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4849%
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 +2526.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14190%
Contains more FatsFats +13910%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67453.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7353.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Curry powder
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 361%
Iron 1.81mg 19.1mg 216%
Fiber 3.9g 53.2g 197%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 25.24mg 165%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 99.8µg 80%
Copper 1.916mg 1.2mg 80%
Magnesium 2mg 255mg 60%
Phosphorus 20mg 367mg 50%
Calcium 55mg 525mg 47%
Potassium 3mg 1170mg 34%
Protein 0.1g 14.29g 28%
Selenium 27µg 40.3µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 8.782g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Choline 177mg 64.2mg 21%
Fats 0.1g 14.01g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 3.056g 20%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.26mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.176mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.2mg 15%
Folate 0µg 56µg 14%
Carbs 82.32g 55.83g 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.105mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.014g 1.648g 7%
Zinc 4.24mg 4.7mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 52mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Calories 331kcal 325kcal 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.634g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.