Vermicelli vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between vermicelli and semolina
- Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, iron, selenium, and fiber; however, semolina is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 181% more than semolina.
- Semolina has 4 times less zinc than vermicelli. Vermicelli has 4.24mg of zinc, while semolina has 1.02mg.
- Semolina has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of semolina is 54, while the glycemic index of vermicelli is 35.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.
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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 IronIron | +144.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +574.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +315.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1250% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5700% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +665% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3700% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 1.916mg | 0.284mg | 181% |
Manganese | 1.035mg | 45% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.452mg | 35% |
Choline | 177mg | 32% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 5.048mg | 32% |
Zinc | 4.24mg | 1.02mg | 29% |
Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.224mg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 153mg | 19% |
Protein | 0.1g | 7.51g | 15% |
Iron | 1.81mg | 0.74mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 13% | |
Selenium | 27µg | 19.9µg | 13% |
Fiber | 3.9g | 1.8g | 8% |
Magnesium | 2mg | 27mg | 6% |
Potassium | 3mg | 174mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.322g | 2% |
Calories | 331kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
Calcium | 55mg | 71mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.294g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.258g | 1% |
Fats | 0.1g | 1.03g | 1% |
Carbs | 82.32g | 80.89g | 0% |
Net carbs | 78.42g | 79.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.44g | 0.33g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +685.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +7410% |
Contains more FatsFats | +930% |
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Carbs
~80.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1884.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +685.4% |