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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.
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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +57.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2847.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +783.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +264.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185%

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% 2.2% 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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1845.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +242.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +164.2%
Contains more OtherOther +222.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3180%
Contains more FatsFats +5190%
Contains more WaterWater +391.9%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11523.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 331kcal 185kcal Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 3.28g Spanish rice
Fats 0.1g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 78.42g 29.96g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 31.16g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 13mg Spanish rice
Calcium 55mg 20mg Vermicelli
Potassium 3mg 116mg Spanish rice
Iron 1.81mg 1.15mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.065mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.48mg Vermicelli
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 20mg 57mg Spanish rice
Sodium 4mg 528mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 2µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 27µg 7.4µg Vermicelli
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 3.8µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 0µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0g 0.07g Vermicelli
Choline 177mg 9.1mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 1.005g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 2.317g 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
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Spanish rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Vermicelli
20%
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.