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Vermicelli vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vermicelli and danish pastry different?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper, zinc, choline, and selenium; however, danish pastry is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for vermicelli is 203% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains 9 times more choline than danish pastry. While vermicelli contains 177mg of choline, danish pastry contains only 20.1mg.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.
  • Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index (35) than danish pastry (50).

Vermicelli, made from soy and Danish pastry, cheese 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2052.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +505.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440%
~equal in Iron ~1.8mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +780.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
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 +81.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.3%
Contains more OtherOther +272%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7900%
Contains more FatsFats +21800%
Contains more WaterWater +163.9%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86923.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6180.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.089mg 203%
Fats 0.1g 21.9g 34%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.7mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.014g 6.794g 31%
Choline 177mg 20.1mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 11.313g 28%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.26mg 20%
Sodium 4mg 417mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 2.575g 17%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.19mg 16%
Protein 0.1g 8g 16%
Folate 0µg 60µg 15%
Selenium 27µg 18.9µg 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 15%
Carbs 82.32g 37.2g 15%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2mg 13%
Phosphorus 20mg 108mg 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 6.9µg 3%
Potassium 3mg 98mg 3%
Magnesium 2mg 15mg 3%
Calories 331kcal 374kcal 2%
Calcium 55mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Iron 1.81mg 1.8mg 0%
Sugar 17.44g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.