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Vermicelli vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between vermicelli and focaccia?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper, choline, zinc, and selenium, yet focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 203% more.
  • Vermicelli has 61 times more choline than focaccia. While vermicelli has 177mg of choline, focaccia has only 2.9mg.
  • The amount of sodium in vermicelli is lower.
  • The glycemic index of vermicelli is lower.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2005.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3700%
Contains more IronIron +74.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +540%

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6003.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.4%
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 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.8%
Contains more OtherOther +246.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8670%
Contains more FatsFats +7790%
Contains more WaterWater +285.8%

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% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43515.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2324.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Focaccia DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.091mg 203%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.47mg 39%
Folate 0µg 138µg 35%
Choline 177mg 2.9mg 32%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.33mg 26%
Sodium 4mg 561mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.301mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.67mg 23%
Selenium 27µg 15.9µg 20%
Iron 1.81mg 3.16mg 17%
Protein 0.1g 8.77g 17%
Carbs 82.32g 35.82g 16%
Manganese 0.364mg 16%
Phosphorus 20mg 128mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 5.67g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 13%
Fats 0.1g 7.89g 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g 8%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.42mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.994g 6%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.877g 4%
Calories 331kcal 249kcal 4%
Magnesium 2mg 20mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 114mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 5.7µg 2%
Calcium 55mg 35mg 2%
Net carbs 78.42g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.