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Vermicelli vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vermicelli and Fettuccine?

  • Vermicelli is richer in Zinc, Iron, and Fiber, yet Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Zinc is 38% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 3 times more Iron than Fettuccine. Vermicelli has 1.81mg of Iron, while Fettuccine has 0.6mg.
  • Vermicelli contains less Sodium.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.4%
Contains more IronIron +201.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 2.2% 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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488%
Contains more OtherOther +193.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6100%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more WaterWater +531.9%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6823.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +875.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Fettuccine Opinion
Calories 331kcal 99kcal Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 0.1g 2.7g Fettuccine
Net carbs 78.42g 12g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 14g Vermicelli
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 6mg Fettuccine
Calcium 55mg 28mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 168mg Fettuccine
Iron 1.81mg 0.6mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 3.9g 2g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.1mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 25mg Fettuccine
Sodium 4mg 166mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.45mg Vermicelli
Selenium 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 6µg Fettuccine
Choline 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.9g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.4g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.14g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.