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Vermicelli vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between vermicelli and lamb?

  • Vermicelli is richer in copper, fiber, and choline, yet lamb is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 200% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains less saturated fat.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than vermicelli.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1510.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +840%
~equal in Iron ~1.88mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.46mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.4µg

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +264.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.9%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +21.1%
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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +580.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24420%
Contains more FatsFats +20840%
Contains more WaterWater +351.4%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67746.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3582.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Lamb
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 Lamb DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.119mg 200%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Protein 0.1g 24.52g 49%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.66mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.014g 8.83g 40%
Fats 0.1g 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Carbs 82.32g 0g 27%
Phosphorus 20mg 188mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 8.82g 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.25mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Choline 177mg 93.7mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.51g 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg 10%
Potassium 3mg 310mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Folate 0µg 18µg 5%
Magnesium 2mg 23mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 17mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 72mg 3%
Zinc 4.24mg 4.46mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.14mg 2%
Calories 331kcal 294kcal 2%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 4.6µg 1%
Selenium 27µg 26.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Iron 1.81mg 1.88mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 17.44g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.