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Vermicelli vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between vermicelli and squid

  • Vermicelli has more copper; however, squid is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 225% more than vermicelli.
  • Vermicelli has 2 times more copper than squid. While vermicelli has 1.916mg of copper, squid has only 0.998mg.
  • Vermicelli has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vermicelli, made from soy and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more CopperCopper +92%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21133.3%
Contains more IronIron +498.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.9%

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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10050%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4919.5%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32380%
Contains more FatsFats +1300%
Contains more WaterWater +413.6%

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
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1146.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +553.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.729mg 133%
Selenium 27µg 89.6µg 114%
Iron 1.81mg 10.84mg 113%
Copper 1.916mg 0.998mg 102%
Phosphorus 20mg 580mg 80%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Protein 0.1g 32.48g 65%
Sodium 4mg 744mg 32%
Choline 177mg 32%
Carbs 82.32g 1.64g 27%
Vitamin A 2µg 203µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.27mg 21%
Potassium 3mg 637mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Magnesium 2mg 60mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.189mg 14%
Calcium 55mg 180mg 13%
Calories 331kcal 158kcal 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Manganese 0.209mg 9%
Zinc 4.24mg 3.46mg 7%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Fats 0.1g 1.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.268g 2%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.236g 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.