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Vermicelli vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vermicelli and seaweed different?

  • Vermicelli is higher in copper, selenium, choline, and zinc; however, seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for vermicelli is 198% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains 39 times more selenium than seaweed. While vermicelli contains 27µg of selenium, seaweed contains only 0.7µg.

Vermicelli, made from soy and Seaweed, kelp, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1373.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3757.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2866.7%
Contains more IronIron +57.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110%

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%
Seaweed
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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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1282.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1636.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +760.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1580%
Contains more FatsFats +460%
Contains more WaterWater +585.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +653.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Seaweed DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.13mg 198%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 66µg 52%
Selenium 27µg 0.7µg 48%
Folate 0µg 180µg 45%
Choline 177mg 12.8mg 30%
Magnesium 2mg 121mg 28%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.23mg 27%
Carbs 82.32g 9.57g 24%
Calories 331kcal 43kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Iron 1.81mg 2.85mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg 12%
Calcium 55mg 168mg 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g 10%
Sodium 4mg 233mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Phosphorus 20mg 42mg 3%
Protein 0.1g 1.68g 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.47mg 3%
Potassium 3mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.87mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 0.56g 1%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.247g 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0.6g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.098g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.