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Vermicelli vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Vermicelli and Falafel

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Falafel has more Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 184% more.
  • Vermicelli has 27 times more Selenium than Falafel. Vermicelli has 27µg of Selenium, while Falafel has 1µg.
  • Vermicelli is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.7%
Contains more Copper +642.6%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +860%
Contains more Potassium +19400%
Equal in Calcium - 54
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.7%
Contains more Copper +642.6%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +860%
Contains more Potassium +19400%
Equal in Calcium - 54

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 A +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +158.5%
Contains more Other +129.6%
Contains more Protein +13210%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Water +190.9%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +158.5%
Contains more Other +129.6%
Contains more Protein +13210%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Water +190.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10046.3%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10046.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Falafel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 31.84g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.1g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 82.32g 31.84g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 17.44g Falafel
Fiber 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 54mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 2mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 20mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 3mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 4mg 294mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 1.5mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.258mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 27µg 1µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 13IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 0µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.014g 2.383g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel 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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.