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Wheat vermicelli

Wheat vermicelli is a thin wheat-based pasta used in soups, salads, and noodle dishes.

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About Wheat vermicelli

Wheat vermicelli is a very thin, strand-shaped pasta or noodle made from wheat-based dough. It is used in soups, salads, stir-fries, and other noodle dishes, where its narrow strands can carry broth, sauces, or dressings.

Its flavour is primarily that of wheat pasta, while texture may range from tender to lightly springy. Cooking makes the strands softer and more flexible; the final result depends on the wheat formulation, drying, and cooking method.

Wheat vermicelli is generally pale cream to yellow and may be sold fresh or dried, in straight strands, bundles, or loose coils. Dried vermicelli is hydrated during cooking, while fresh vermicelli requires less preparation; the uncooked form becomes softer and more pliable afterward.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Wheat vermicelli nutrition & diet

Wheat vermicelli nutritional value

Reference: Vermicelli, wheat, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
347kcal
Protein
8.9g
Carbs
74.9g
Fat
0.6g

Per 100 g edible portion. Shaheen et al., Food Composition Table for Bangladesh, University of Dhaka (2013), FAO repository. The energy cell reports (kcal) followed by kJ; these figures use kcal. Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate by difference. This reference describes the named food form, not every cultivar, brand or recipe.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to thin wheat vermicelli in the same dry, fresh, or cooked state. Cooking changes water content, while oil, broth, sauces, vegetables, seafood, meat, and seasonings alter the complete dish. Confirm whether the product is plain wheat pasta or a blended noodle formulation.

Compare the right form: Match thin wheat vermicelli by dry, fresh, or cooked form and edible portion; exclude broth, sauces, toppings, and mixed noodles.

Diet considerations

Plain wheat vermicelli is a plant-derived cereal food. Prepared dishes may add egg, meat, seafood, dairy, animal-derived seasonings, coatings, or other cereals, changing compatibility. The noodle portion has a carbohydrate pattern that depends on serving size and whether the product is plain, enriched, or blended.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Food Composition Table for Bangladesh (2013) — 01_0029 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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