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Vermicelli vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between vermicelli and sardine

  • Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, and choline; however, sardine has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Vermicelli has 10 times more copper than sardine. Vermicelli has 1.916mg of copper, while sardine has 0.186mg.
  • Vermicelli has a higher glycemic index than sardine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CopperCopper +930.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13133.3%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.2%

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%
Sardine
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +136%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24520%
Contains more FatsFats +11350%
Contains more WaterWater +400.9%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29661.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12456.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Copper 1.916mg 0.186mg 192%
Phosphorus 20mg 490mg 67%
Protein 0.1g 24.62g 49%
Selenium 27µg 52.7µg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.245mg 33%
Calcium 55mg 382mg 33%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.31mg 27%
Carbs 82.32g 0g 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Choline 177mg 75mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.227mg 17%
Fats 0.1g 11.45g 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Iron 1.81mg 2.92mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.167mg 13%
Sodium 4mg 307mg 13%
Potassium 3mg 397mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.04mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 3.869g 10%
Magnesium 2mg 39mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.014g 1.528g 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg 7%
Calories 331kcal 208kcal 6%
Manganese 0.108mg 5%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 2.6µg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.