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Vermicelli vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vermicelli and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, and selenium; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 205% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 2 times less zinc than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 4.24mg of zinc, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 1.98mg.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more IronIron +115.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2759.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +501.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1690%

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% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.1%
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 +568.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13460%
Contains more FatsFats +17770%
Contains more WaterWater +216.2%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32876.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12348.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.067mg 205%
Phosphorus 20mg 358mg 48%
Sodium 4mg 1008mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 5.104g 34%
Choline 177mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.014g 6.643g 30%
Calcium 55mg 331mg 28%
Protein 0.1g 13.56g 27%
Fats 0.1g 17.87g 27%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.98mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.257mg 20%
Selenium 27µg 16.2µg 20%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 25.4µg 18%
Carbs 82.32g 27.22g 18%
Manganese 0.363mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg 13%
Iron 1.81mg 0.84mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 4.287g 11%
Vitamin A 2µg 96µg 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Folate 0µg 26µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.98mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.084mg 6%
Magnesium 2mg 21mg 5%
Potassium 3mg 121mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.74mg 2%
Calories 331kcal 324kcal 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.629g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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