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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.
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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +511.1%
Contains more IronIron +86.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290%

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% 2.2% 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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3645.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +652.6%
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
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 CarbsCarbs +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +469.4%
Contains more OtherOther +153.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2180%
Contains more FatsFats +29490%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43223.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 331kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 0.1g 2.28g Plantain chips
Fats 0.1g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 78.42g 60.34g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 63.84g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 55mg 9mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.81mg 0.97mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.9g 3.5g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.198mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.37mg Vermicelli
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 20mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 4mg 202mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 2µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.51mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 27µg 0.4µg Vermicelli
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
Vitamin K 3.8µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 0µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.185g Vermicelli
Choline 177mg 0mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 8.337g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Plantain chips
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
46%
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.