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Vermicelli vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vermicelli and Spanish rice

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, Fiber, and Iron, while Spanish rice has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 206% higher.
  • Spanish rice contains 19 times less Choline than Vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 177mg of Choline, while Spanish rice contains 9.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vermicelli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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.
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
6
:
4
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +783.3%
Contains more Copper +2847.7%
Contains more Selenium +264.9%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +3766.7%
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +783.3%
Contains more Copper +2847.7%
Contains more Selenium +264.9%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +3766.7%

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.
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
0
:
11
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin A +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.1%
Vermicelli
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%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
2
:
3
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Carbs +164.2%
Contains more Other +222.5%
Contains more Protein +3180%
Contains more Fats +5190%
Contains more Water +391.9%
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Spanish rice
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more Carbs +164.2%
Contains more Other +222.5%
Contains more Protein +3180%
Contains more Fats +5190%
Contains more Water +391.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
1
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11523.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5551.2%
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11523.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5551.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Spanish rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 29.96g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 3.28g Spanish rice
Fats 0.1g 5.29g Spanish rice
Carbs 82.32g 31.16g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 185kcal Vermicelli
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 17.44g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 20mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 1.15mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 13mg Spanish rice
Phosphorus 20mg 57mg Spanish rice
Potassium 3mg 116mg Spanish rice
Sodium 4mg 528mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.48mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.065mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 27µg 7.4µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.074mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Folate 0µg 50µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 3.8µg 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0g 0.07g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 1.005g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 2.317g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice

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Vermicelli Spanish rice
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
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice 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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.