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Vermicelli vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vermicelli and Mussels different?

  • Vermicelli is higher in Copper, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains 13 times more Copper than Mussels. While Vermicelli contains 1.916mg of Copper, Mussels contains only 0.149mg.

Vermicelli, made from soy and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Copper +1185.9%
Contains more Iron +271.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +8833.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Copper +1185.9%
Contains more Iron +271.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +8833.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +721.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +721.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1013.9%
Contains more Other +75.5%
Contains more Protein +23700%
Contains more Fats +4380%
Contains more Water +413.9%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Carbs +1013.9%
Contains more Other +75.5%
Contains more Protein +23700%
Contains more Fats +4380%
Contains more Water +413.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2856.1%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2856.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 7.39g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.1g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 82.32g 7.39g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 172kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Mussels
Fiber 3.9g 0g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 33mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 2mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 20mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 3mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 4mg 369mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 2.67mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.149mg Vermicelli
Manganese 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 27µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 37IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 0mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 0µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.85g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Vermicelli
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels 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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.