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Vermicelli vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Vermicelli and Poi

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, Fiber, and Iron, however, Poi is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need of Copper 194% more than Poi.
  • Vermicelli has 39 times more Selenium than Poi. While Vermicelli has 27µg of Selenium, Poi has only 0.7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vermicelli, made from soy and Poi.

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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%
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.8%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1054.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1827.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3757.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95%

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%
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +959.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +351%
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
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.3%
Contains more OtherOther +814.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +280%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more WaterWater +502%

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
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Poi
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Poi Opinion
Calories 331kcal 112kcal Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 0.38g Poi
Fats 0.1g 0.14g Poi
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Poi
Net carbs 78.42g 26.83g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 27.23g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 24mg Poi
Calcium 55mg 16mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 183mg Poi
Iron 1.81mg 0.88mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 0.39g Poi
Fiber 3.9g 0.4g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.166mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.22mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 39mg Poi
Sodium 4mg 12mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.3mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg Poi
Selenium 27µg 0.7µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.13mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg Poi
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.1mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.273mg Poi
Vitamin K 3.8µg 1µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 21µg Poi
Choline 177mg 16.7mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.029g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.011g Vermicelli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.058g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Poi
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
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Poi
Poi is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi 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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.