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Vermicelli vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vermicelli and potato sticks different?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, and choline; however, potato sticks are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for vermicelli is 178% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains 5 times more choline than potato sticks. While vermicelli contains 177mg of choline, potato sticks contain only 34.9mg.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.

Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, potato sticks are the varieties used in this article.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +508.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41133.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +760%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +407.2%
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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.4%
Contains more WaterWater +440.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6600%
Contains more FatsFats +34300%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47284.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43558.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Potato sticks
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 Potato sticks DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.315mg 178%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 17.9g 119%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 9.11mg 57%
Fats 0.1g 34.4g 53%
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.014g 8.88g 40%
Potassium 3mg 1237mg 36%
Selenium 27µg 8.1µg 34%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.785mg 30%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.99mg 30%
Sodium 4mg 633mg 27%
Choline 177mg 34.9mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.32mg 25%
Phosphorus 20mg 172mg 22%
Manganese 0.423mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 6.16g 15%
Magnesium 2mg 64mg 15%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 22.1µg 15%
Protein 0.1g 6.7g 13%
Calories 331kcal 522kcal 10%
Carbs 82.32g 53.3g 10%
Folate 0µg 40µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.116mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.096mg 8%
Iron 1.81mg 2.27mg 6%
Calcium 55mg 18mg 4%
Fiber 3.9g 3.4g 2%
Net carbs 78.42g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.866g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.