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Vermicelli vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between vermicelli and wheat

  • Vermicelli has more copper; however, wheat is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and folate.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily copper needs 151% more than wheat .
  • Wheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat is 50, while the glycemic index of vermicelli is 35.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14266.7%
Contains more IronIron +94.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2440%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.1%
~equal in Zinc ~4.16mg

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% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +213.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13580%
Contains more FatsFats +2370%
~equal in Water ~10.94g

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2546.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2285.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Wheat DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.553mg 151%
Manganese 3.012mg 131%
Selenium 27µg 89.4µg 113%
Phosphorus 20mg 508mg 70%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.738mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.419mg 35%
Magnesium 2mg 144mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.419mg 32%
Choline 177mg 32%
Protein 0.1g 13.68g 27%
Iron 1.81mg 3.52mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Potassium 3mg 431mg 13%
Folate 0µg 43µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.121mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.978g 6%
Carbs 82.32g 71.13g 4%
Fats 0.1g 2.47g 4%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.454g 2%
Calcium 55mg 34mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.344g 1%
Zinc 4.24mg 4.16mg 1%
Calories 331kcal 339kcal 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 71.13g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Vermicelli
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.