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Vermicelli vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between vermicelli and jerky?

  • Vermicelli is richer in copper and selenium, yet jerky is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, and potassium.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 188% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 3 times more selenium than jerky. Vermicelli has 27µg of selenium, while jerky has 10.7µg.
  • Vermicelli contains less sodium.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index than vermicelli.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +744.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19800%
Contains more IronIron +199.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1935%

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%
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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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.2%
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
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.49mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Jerky DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.227mg 188%
Sodium 4mg 2081mg 90%
Protein 0.1g 33.2g 66%
Phosphorus 20mg 407mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.014g 10.85g 49%
Iron 1.81mg 5.42mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.1g 25.6g 39%
Zinc 4.24mg 8.11mg 35%
Folate 0µg 134µg 34%
Selenium 27µg 10.7µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 11.305g 28%
Carbs 82.32g 11g 24%
Potassium 3mg 597mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.179mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.154mg 13%
Magnesium 2mg 51mg 12%
Choline 177mg 109.1mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.732mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.142mg 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.011g 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 5%
Calories 331kcal 410kcal 4%
Calcium 55mg 20mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%

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
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +648.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33100%
Contains more FatsFats +25500%
Contains more WaterWater +96.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%

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
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86861.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2365.9%

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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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.