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Vermicelli vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vermicelli and asparagus

  • Vermicelli has more copper, selenium, zinc, choline, and fiber; however, asparagus is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 192% more than asparagus.
  • Asparagus contains 12 times less selenium than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 27µg of selenium, while asparagus contains 2.3µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Asparagus, raw.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +913.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1073.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6633.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1006.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.6%
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 +994.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2021.6%
Contains more OtherOther +862.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2100%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more WaterWater +683.4%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Asparagus
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Asparagus DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.189mg 192%
Selenium 27µg 2.3µg 45%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.54mg 34%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 41.6µg 32%
Choline 177mg 16mg 29%
Carbs 82.32g 3.88g 26%
Calories 331kcal 20kcal 16%
Folate 0µg 52µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.143mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.141mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.091mg 7%
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Potassium 3mg 202mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.978mg 6%
Phosphorus 20mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 5%
Iron 1.81mg 2.14mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.13mg 4%
Protein 0.1g 2.2g 4%
Calcium 55mg 24mg 3%
Magnesium 2mg 14mg 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 1.88g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.04g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus 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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.