Vermicelli vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between vermicelli and spaghetti
- Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, choline, iron, and fiber; however, spaghetti is higher in phosphorus.
- Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 202% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 31 times less sugar than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 17.44g of sugar, while spaghetti contains 0.56g.
- The glycemic index of spaghetti is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +685.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +262% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1816% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +731.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2665.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1892.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5700% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +830% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +422.1% |
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +907.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +695.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.916mg | 0.1mg | 202% |
| Zinc | 4.24mg | 0.51mg | 34% |
| Choline | 177mg | 6.4mg | 31% |
| Carbs | 82.32g | 30.86g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.81mg | 0.5mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 0.1g | 5.8g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calories | 331kcal | 158kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.326g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 27µg | 26.4µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 78.42g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.44g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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