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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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +404.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +7450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +9866.7%
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 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +404.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +7450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +9866.7%

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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 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 +101.7%
Contains more Other +272%
Contains more Protein +8900%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
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 Water +101.7%
Contains more Other +272%
Contains more Protein +8900%
Contains more Fats +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2607.3%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 78.42g 76.3g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 0.1g 3.5g Rice cakes
Carbs 82.32g 80.1g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Sugar 17.44g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 11mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 1.14mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 20mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 3mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 4mg 116mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 2.5mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.38mg Vermicelli
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 27µg 16.4µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 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
Folate 0µg 21µg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
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
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.64g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 1.11g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Rice cakes
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
25%
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.