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Vermicelli vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vermicelli and Mexican tea different?

  • Vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, and zinc, while Mexican tea is higher in folate, magnesium, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need for copper, 192% more than Mexican tea.
  • Vermicelli contains 30 times more selenium than Mexican tea. Vermicelli contains 27µg of selenium, while Mexican tea contains 0.9µg.

Vermicelli, made from soy and Epazote, raw types were used 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 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +908.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +330%
~equal in Iron ~1.88mg

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 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
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
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1006.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +230%
Contains more FatsFats +420%
Contains more WaterWater +649.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Mexican tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Mexican tea DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.19mg 192%
Manganese 3.098mg 135%
Folate 0µg 215µg 54%
Selenium 27µg 0.9µg 47%
Choline 177mg 32%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.1mg 29%
Magnesium 2mg 121mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.348mg 27%
Carbs 82.32g 7.44g 25%
Calcium 55mg 275mg 22%
Potassium 3mg 633mg 19%
Calories 331kcal 32kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.152mg 12%
Phosphorus 20mg 86mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.639mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Sodium 4mg 43mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg 2%
Iron 1.81mg 1.88mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.52g 1%
Protein 0.1g 0.33g 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Mexican tea
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%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.