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Vermicelli vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between vermicelli and taquitos

  • Vermicelli has more copper, zinc, choline, and selenium; however, taquitos are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 202% more than taquitos.
  • Taquitos have 11 times less choline than vermicelli. Vermicelli has 177mg of choline, while taquitos have 15.9mg.
  • Vermicelli contains less sodium.
  • Taquitos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taquitos is 49, while the glycemic index of vermicelli is 35.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more CopperCopper +1816%
Contains more ZincZinc +497.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5066.7%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560%

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% 10% 23% 1.5% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1013.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +344.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.8%
Contains more OtherOther +196.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9110%
Contains more FatsFats +12440%
Contains more WaterWater +259.2%

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
20% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37092.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10229.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Taquitos DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.1mg 202%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.71mg 32%
Choline 177mg 15.9mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 4.235g 28%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.331mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.85mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.277mg 21%
Sodium 4mg 453mg 20%
Fats 0.1g 12.54g 19%
Selenium 27µg 16.7µg 19%
Protein 0.1g 9.21g 18%
Folate 0µg 68µg 17%
Manganese 0.387mg 17%
Carbs 82.32g 33.63g 16%
Phosphorus 20mg 132mg 16%
Starch 29.62g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 4.835g 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.14mg 11%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 16.9µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.014g 2.31g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Iron 1.81mg 2.47mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg 8%
Calcium 55mg 104mg 5%
Magnesium 2mg 24mg 5%
Fiber 3.9g 2.9g 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.13mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 155mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 30µg 3%
Calories 331kcal 284kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 17.44g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Taquitos
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
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taquitos
Taquitos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos 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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.