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Vermicelli vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between vermicelli and salsa

  • Vermicelli has more copper, selenium, zinc, and fiber; however, salsa has more vitamin B6, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 202% more.
  • Vermicelli has 68 times more selenium than salsa. Vermicelli has 27µg of selenium, while salsa has 0.4µg.
  • Vermicelli is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1895.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2394.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8900%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
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 D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1076%
Contains more OtherOther +248.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1400%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +653.8%

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
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Salsa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Salsa DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.096mg 202%
Selenium 27µg 0.4µg 48%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.17mg 37%
Choline 177mg 32%
Carbs 82.32g 7g 25%
Sodium 4mg 430mg 19%
Calories 331kcal 36kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.149mg 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.4g 10%
Potassium 3mg 270mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.08mg 7%
Iron 1.81mg 2.24mg 5%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Calcium 55mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Magnesium 2mg 16mg 3%
Protein 0.1g 1.5g 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.03mg 2%
Phosphorus 20mg 30mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 5.6g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.029g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.016g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.107g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Salsa
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
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa 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

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.