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Vermicelli vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between vermicelli and tortilla chips

  • Vermicelli has more copper, selenium, choline, and zinc; however, tortilla chips are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin K.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 202% more than tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips have 9 times less choline than vermicelli. Vermicelli has 177mg of choline, while tortilla chips have 19.4mg.
  • Vermicelli contains less sodium.
  • Tortilla chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla chips is 84, while the glycemic index of vermicelli is 35.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1875.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +513.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1025%

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% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +812.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +592.2%
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 +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +350.8%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7000%
Contains more FatsFats +20580%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43469.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26165.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Tortilla chips
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 Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.097mg 202%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 10.769g 72%
Selenium 27µg 4.4µg 41%
Fats 0.1g 20.68g 32%
Phosphorus 20mg 225mg 29%
Choline 177mg 19.4mg 29%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.38mg 26%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3.53mg 20%
Magnesium 2mg 84mg 20%
Manganese 0.388mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.179mg 14%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 20.9µg 14%
Sodium 4mg 328mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 5.664g 14%
Protein 0.1g 7.1g 14%
Saturated fat 0.014g 2.811g 13%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.14mg 12%
Calories 331kcal 472kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Fiber 3.9g 5.4g 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.838mg 5%
Potassium 3mg 182mg 5%
Calcium 55mg 106mg 5%
Carbs 82.32g 67.78g 5%
Iron 1.81mg 1.52mg 4%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Net carbs 78.42g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 0.78g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.812g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips 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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.