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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.
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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +625.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +398.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +365.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +465%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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 WaterWater +260.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9000%
Contains more FatsFats +3400%
~equal in Carbs ~79.2g

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10361.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 331kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Protein 0.1g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 0.1g 3.5g Pretzels
Net carbs 78.42g 76.4g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 79.2g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 35mg Pretzels
Calcium 55mg 36mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 146mg Pretzels
Iron 1.81mg 1.67mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Pretzels
Fiber 3.9g 2.8g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.264mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.85mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 113mg Pretzels
Sodium 4mg 1715mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 27µg 5.8µg 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
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 83µg Pretzels
Choline 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.75g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.22g Pretzels
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Pretzels
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
16%
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.