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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.

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.
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +497.2%
Contains more Copper +1816%
Contains more Selenium +61.7%
Contains more Calcium +89.1%
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +5066.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +497.2%
Contains more Copper +1816%
Contains more Selenium +61.7%
Contains more Calcium +89.1%
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +5066.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +344.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin A +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +344.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +144.8%
Contains more Other +196.8%
Contains more Protein +9110%
Contains more Fats +12440%
Contains more Water +259.2%
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 Carbs +144.8%
Contains more Other +196.8%
Contains more Protein +9110%
Contains more Fats +12440%
Contains more Water +259.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10229.3%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 30.73g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 0.1g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 82.32g 33.63g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 284kcal Vermicelli
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 17.44g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 3.9g 2.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 1.81mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 2mg 24mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 20mg 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 3mg 155mg Taquitos
Sodium 4mg 453mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.71mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.1mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 27µg 16.7µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.14mg Taquitos
Folate 0µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 3.8µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Vermicelli
Trans Fat 0g 0.071g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 2.31g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Taquitos
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
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.