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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 from 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% 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 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 Opinion
Calories 331kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 0.1g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 0.1g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 78.42g 49.9g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 53.3g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 55mg 18mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 1.81mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 17.44g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.9g 3.4g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.315mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.99mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 4mg 633mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 27µg 8.1µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.096mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 3.8µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 0µg 40µg Potato sticks
Choline 177mg 34.9mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 8.88g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 17.9g Potato sticks

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.