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Vermicelli vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vermicelli and Tofu

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, and Fiber, while Tofu has more Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 191% higher.
  • Tofu contains 13 times less Fiber than Vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 3.9g of Fiber, while Tofu contains 0.3g.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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
4
:
6
Tofu
Tofu
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +430%
Contains more Copper +892.7%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +196.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +385%
Contains more Potassium +3933.3%
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +430%
Contains more Copper +892.7%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +196.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +385%
Contains more Potassium +3933.3%

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
2
:
8
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
2
:
3
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Carbs +4302.1%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Protein +7980%
Contains more Fats +4680%
Contains more Water +610.5%
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Tofu
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Carbs +4302.1%
Contains more Other +675%
Contains more Protein +7980%
Contains more Fats +4680%
Contains more Water +610.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
1
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8023.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6482.9%
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8023.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6482.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Tofu
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 1.57g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 8.08g Tofu
Fats 0.1g 4.78g Tofu
Carbs 82.32g 1.87g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 76kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 0.62g Tofu
Fiber 3.9g 0.3g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 350mg Tofu
Iron 1.81mg 5.36mg Tofu
Magnesium 2mg 30mg Tofu
Phosphorus 20mg 97mg Tofu
Potassium 3mg 121mg Tofu
Sodium 4mg 7mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.8mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.193mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 27µg 8.9µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 85IU Tofu
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.01mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.081mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.052mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.195mg Tofu
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Tofu
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.047mg Tofu
Folate 0µg 15µg Tofu
Vitamin K 3.8µg 2.4µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.221mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.691g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.056g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 2.699g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.