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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.
  • Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

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.
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +323.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2028.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +765.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +335.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2833.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230%

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%
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +378.4%
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 +189.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Shortbread DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.09mg 203%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 8.326g 55%
Fats 0.1g 26.22g 40%
Selenium 27µg 6.2µg 38%
Saturated fat 0.014g 8.105g 37%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.49mg 34%
Choline 177mg 0.9mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.353mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.314mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.275mg 20%
Folate 0µg 81µg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 6.708g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Iron 1.81mg 2.98mg 15%
Sodium 4mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.44mg 13%
Protein 0.1g 5.37g 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g 10%
Calories 331kcal 514kcal 9%
Phosphorus 20mg 66mg 7%
Carbs 82.32g 63.78g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 11µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 13mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 88mg 3%
Magnesium 2mg 14mg 3%
Net carbs 78.42g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

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
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 CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +230.6%
Contains more OtherOther +441.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5270%
Contains more FatsFats +26120%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20207.3%

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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.