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Vermicelli vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vermicelli and pork skins

  • Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, fiber, and iron; however, pork skins are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 202% more than pork skins.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of vermicelli is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1938.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%

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.
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%
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 1.7% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.53mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~164.5mg

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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +561.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61200%
Contains more FatsFats +31200%
~equal in Other ~5.6g

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113592.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8778%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Pork skins DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.094mg 202%
Protein 0.1g 61.3g 122%
Sodium 4mg 1818mg 79%
Saturated fat 0.014g 11.37g 52%
Fats 0.1g 31.3g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 14.78g 37%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.56mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Carbs 82.32g 0g 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Selenium 27µg 41µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 3.64g 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.283mg 22%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Iron 1.81mg 0.88mg 12%
Calories 331kcal 544kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.549mg 10%
Phosphorus 20mg 85mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.099mg 8%
Potassium 3mg 127mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 30mg 3%
Manganese 0.069mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 2mg 11mg 2%
Choline 177mg 164.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.53mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 1814mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.356g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork skins
Pork skins is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.