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Vermicelli vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vermicelli and Wafer

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Choline, and Zinc, while Wafer has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 161% higher.
  • Wafer contains 12 times less Choline than Vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 177mg of Choline, while Wafer contains 14.3mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Vermicelli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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
5
:
5
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Calcium +77.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +289%
Contains more Copper +313.8%
Contains more Selenium +373.7%
Contains more Iron +121.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2550%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +6900%
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +77.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +289%
Contains more Copper +313.8%
Contains more Selenium +373.7%
Contains more Iron +121.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2550%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +6900%

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
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +270%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +270%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
3
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +164.4%
Contains more Other +179%
Contains more Protein +6500%
Contains more Fats +14100%
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +164.4%
Contains more Other +179%
Contains more Protein +6500%
Contains more Fats +14100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
1
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37323.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10029.3%
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37323.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10029.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 69.3g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 0.1g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 82.32g 72.7g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 17.44g 37.43g Vermicelli
Fiber 3.9g 3.4g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 31mg Vermicelli
Iron 1.81mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 2mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 20mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 3mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 4mg 580mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 1.09mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.463mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 27µg 5.7µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 10IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 0µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 3.8µg 2.4µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 4.241g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 4.153g Wafer

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Wafer
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
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.