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Vermicelli vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between vermicelli and zucchini

  • Vermicelli has more copper, selenium, zinc, choline, iron, and fiber, while zucchini has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B2.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 207% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 135 times less selenium than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 27µg of selenium, while zucchini contains 0.2µg.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of vermicelli is 35.

The food types used in this comparison are Vermicelli, made from soy and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.8%
Contains more IronIron +389.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3515.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +1763.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2546.9%
Contains more OtherOther +878.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1110%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more WaterWater +696.6%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Zucchini DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.053mg 207%
Selenium 27µg 0.2µg 49%
Zinc 4.24mg 0.32mg 36%
Choline 177mg 9.5mg 30%
Carbs 82.32g 3.11g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg 20%
Iron 1.81mg 0.37mg 18%
Calories 331kcal 17kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.163mg 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Manganese 0.177mg 8%
Potassium 3mg 261mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.094mg 7%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Magnesium 2mg 18mg 4%
Calcium 55mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.045mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.451mg 3%
Phosphorus 20mg 38mg 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Protein 0.1g 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.32g 0%
Net carbs 78.42g 2.11g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 2.5g N/A
Sodium 4mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 4.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.084g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.091g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.