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Vermicelli vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vermicelli and Plantain chips

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline, while Plantain chips has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Vitamin K.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 191% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vermicelli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 +511.1%
Contains more Iron +86.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +1045.9%
Contains more Copper +867.7%
Contains more Selenium +6650%
Contains more Magnesium +3450%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Potassium +26100%
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +86.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +1045.9%
Contains more Copper +867.7%
Contains more Selenium +6650%
Contains more Magnesium +3450%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Potassium +26100%

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 +3645.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +888.2%
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 K +652.6%
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin A +3645.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +888.2%
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 K +652.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +469.4%
Contains more Other +153.6%
Contains more Protein +2180%
Contains more Fats +29490%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +469.4%
Contains more Other +153.6%
Contains more Protein +2180%
Contains more Fats +29490%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43223.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28531.7%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43223.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28531.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 60.34g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0.1g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 82.32g 63.84g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 17.44g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.9g 3.5g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 9mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 0.97mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 20mg 78mg Plantain chips
Potassium 3mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 4mg 202mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.37mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.198mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 27µg 0.4µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.51mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.065mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.802mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 0µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 3.8µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.185g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 8.337g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Plantain chips
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
50%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.