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Vermicelli vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vermicelli and Shortbread?

  • Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline, yet Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 203% higher.
  • Vermicelli has 197 times more Choline than Shortbread. Vermicelli has 177mg of Choline, while Shortbread has 0.9mg.
  • Vermicelli contains less Sodium.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 +323.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +765.3%
Contains more Copper +2028.9%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +2833.3%
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% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +765.3%
Contains more Copper +2028.9%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%
Contains more Iron +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains more Potassium +2833.3%

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 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +189.5%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +189.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Water +230.6%
Contains more Other +441.7%
Contains more Protein +5270%
Contains more Fats +26120%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Water +230.6%
Contains more Other +441.7%
Contains more Protein +5270%
Contains more Fats +26120%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20207.3%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20207.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 62.48g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 82.32g 63.78g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 17.44g 21.65g Vermicelli
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 13mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 2mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 20mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 3mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 4mg 353mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.49mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.09mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 27µg 6.2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 1IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 0µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 3.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 8.105g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.