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Vermicelli vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Vermicelli and Potato chips

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline, however, Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 179% more than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips contains 5 times less Choline than Vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 177mg of Choline, while Potato chips contains 37.5mg.
  • Vermicelli has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +526.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +372%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1686.3%
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 +481.6%
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +526.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6900%
Contains more FatsFats +34500%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75592.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29582.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Potato chips Opinion
Calories 331kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 0.1g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.1g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 78.42g 48.1g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 52.9g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 55mg 24mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.81mg 1.63mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 3.9g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 1.916mg 0.306mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 1.09mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 4mg 8mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 27µg 8.1µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 3.8µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 0µg 45µg Potato chips
Choline 177mg 37.5mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 10.96g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Potato 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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.