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Vermicelli vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Vermicelli and Wakame

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, and Fiber, however, Wakame is higher in Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need of Copper 181% more than Wakame.
  • Vermicelli has 39 times more Selenium than Wakame. While Vermicelli has 27µg of Selenium, Wakame has only 0.7µg.
  • Vermicelli has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vermicelli, made from soy and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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 -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +1015.8%
Contains more Copper +574.6%
Contains more Selenium +3757.1%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +20.4%
Contains more Magnesium +5250%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1566.7%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +1015.8%
Contains more Copper +574.6%
Contains more Selenium +3757.1%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +20.4%
Contains more Magnesium +5250%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1566.7%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +873%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.5%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +873%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +800.7%
Contains more Protein +2930%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Water +572.2%
Contains more Other +29%
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Carbs +800.7%
Contains more Protein +2930%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Water +572.2%
Contains more Other +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.7%
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 78.42g 8.64g Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.1g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 82.32g 9.14g Vermicelli
Calories 331kcal 45kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 3.9g 0.5g Vermicelli
Calcium 55mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 1.81mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 2mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 20mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 3mg 50mg Wakame
Sodium 4mg 872mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 0.38mg Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.284mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 27µg 0.7µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Wakame
Folate 0µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 3.8µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.13g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vermicelli Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.