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Vermicelli vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vermicelli and Pretzels?

  • Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Pretzels are richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 184% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 5 times more Zinc than Pretzels. Vermicelli has 4.24mg of Zinc, while Pretzels have 0.85mg.
  • Vermicelli contains less Sodium.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +398.8%
Contains more Copper +625.8%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +4766.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +398.8%
Contains more Copper +625.8%
Contains more Selenium +365.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Phosphorus +465%
Contains more Potassium +4766.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.67

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +260.6%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Protein +9000%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Water +260.6%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Protein +9000%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10361.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2875.6%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10361.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2875.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 76.4g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 0.1g 3.5g Pretzels
Carbs 82.32g 79.2g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Sugar 17.44g Pretzels
Fiber 3.9g 2.8g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 36mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 1.67mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 20mg 113mg Pretzels
Potassium 3mg 146mg Pretzels
Sodium 4mg 1715mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.85mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.264mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 27µg 5.8µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Folate 0µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.75g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.22g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Pretzels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Vermicelli
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 1711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.