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Nutritional Density
Food guide

Vermicelli

Very fine noodles, made from wheat or rice depending on the cuisine.

Plant-Based
Vermicelli, a nutrient-dense plant-based food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of vermicelli, cooked for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g cooked — 130 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Vermicelli
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy130 kcal130 kcal100 kcal
Protein3.5 g3.5 g2.7 g
Carbohydrate27 g27 g20.8 g
Fat0.5 g0.5 g0.4 g
Fibre1.2 g1.2 g0.9 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of vermicelli, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Vermicelli
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin E0.27 mg0.27 mg2%
Thiamin0.16 mg0.16 mg13%
Riboflavin0.018 mg0.018 mg1%
Niacin1.4 mg1.4 mg9%
Vitamin B60.015 mg0.015 mg<1%
Pantothenic acid0.15 mg0.15 mg3%
Minerals
Calcium10 mg10 mg<1%
Iron0.88 mg0.88 mg5%
Magnesium10 mg10 mg2%
Phosphorus33 mg33 mg3%
Potassium48 mg48 mg1%
Sodium364 mg364 mg16%
Zinc0.42 mg0.42 mg4%
Selenium7.5 µg7.5 µg14%
Copper0.054 mg0.054 mg6%
Manganese0.26 mg0.26 mg11%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, prepared with 80% margarine

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat vermicelli?

  • Cooks in two to three minutes.
  • Takes on the flavour of whatever it is cooked with.

How to include it

  • Toast in ghee and simmer for a South Asian pilaf.
  • Serve cold in Vietnamese-style salads.

Things to consider

  • Wheat versions contain gluten; rice versions do not.
  • Low in protein on its own.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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