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Vermicelli vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between vermicelli and onions?

  • Vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, choline, iron, and fiber, yet onions are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 209% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 54 times more selenium than onions. Vermicelli has 27µg of selenium, while onions have 0.5µg.
  • Onions have a lower glycemic index than vermicelli.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Onions, raw 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%
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +139.1%
Contains more IronIron +761.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +4812.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2394.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +2801.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +781.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1494.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1000%
Contains more WaterWater +648.8%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g

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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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.013g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Onion DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.039mg 209%
Selenium 27µg 0.5µg 48%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.17mg 37%
Choline 177mg 6.1mg 31%
Carbs 82.32g 9.34g 24%
Iron 1.81mg 0.21mg 20%
Calories 331kcal 40kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.129mg 6%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.046mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 146mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0.4µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.02mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 23mg 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Magnesium 2mg 10mg 2%
Protein 0.1g 1.1g 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 2%
Phosphorus 20mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.116mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 4.24g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.017g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Onion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.