5 Health Facts about Vermicelli
Better Than Rice?

BIHUN is an alternative to rice. Having a soft and chewy texture, this noodle-like food is made from rice flour or corn flour. Many people think that vermicelli is a food that has no nutritional value. Is it true?

Clinical nutrition specialist, DR Dr Samuel Oetoro, MS, SpGK said that vermicelli has nutritional levels that are no less important.

“Vermicelli is included in the list of foods that are full of carbohydrates. It is said that 90 percent of vermicelli content is carbohydrates, the rest is vitamins A and B. All the vitamins are in rice,” he said on tvOne’s LET’S LIVE HEALTHY (AHS) broadcast, Wednesday, September 5 2018. He further explained the facts regarding the consumption of vermicelli.

Consuming vermicelli is better than rice, won’t it make you fat?

“Fact. As long as the portions are controlled. For example, make vermicelli a staple food, not a side dish. Remember, vermicelli is also a carb. Moreover, consuming vermicelli with rice is double the carb.”

Better to diet?

“Fact. But corn vermicelli consumes more calories than rice vermicelli. Apart from that, corn vermicelli is also rich in fiber which the body needs.”

Diabetic patients can’t eat vermicelli?

“Fact. Except for corn vermicelli, because the glycemic index of rice vermicelli is higher, it can increase blood sugar levels.”

Can consuming corn vermicelli improve digestion?

“Fact. Because it has more fiber than rice.”

The carbohydrate content of vermicelli is the same as noodles?

“Fact. Because vermicelli and noodles are both made from carbohydrates. However, noodles have the potential to make you fatter because eggs are usually added to them.”

(aiy)