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Vermicelli vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vermicelli and Rice cakes?

  • Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron, yet Rice cakes are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 171% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 2 times more Zinc than Rice cakes. Vermicelli has 4.24mg of Zinc, while Rice cakes have 2.5mg.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +404.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1800%

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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +101.7%
Contains more OtherOther +272%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8900%
Contains more FatsFats +3400%
~equal in Carbs ~80.1g

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2607.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Rice cakes
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 Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 331kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 0.1g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 0.1g 3.5g Rice cakes
Net carbs 78.42g 76.3g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 80.1g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 55mg 11mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.81mg 1.14mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.38mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 2.5mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 4mg 116mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 27µg 16.4µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.056mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 21µg Rice cakes
Choline 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.64g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.11g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes 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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.