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Nori vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nori and Broccoli?

  • Nori is richer in Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Copper, Folate, Iron, and Zinc, yet Broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 81% higher.
  • Nori has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broccoli. Nori has 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli has 31µg.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Broccoli, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Nori
6
:
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +156.1%
Contains more Copper +438.8%
Contains more Manganese +370.5%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +146.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +156.1%
Contains more Copper +438.8%
Contains more Manganese +370.5%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%

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.
Nori
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +735%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Folate +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2440%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.573
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +735%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Folate +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2440%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.573

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
:
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Equal in Water - 89.3
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 4.04g Nori
Protein 5.81g 2.82g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 5.11g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 35kcal 34kcal Nori
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0.49g 1.7g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 70mg 47mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.73mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 58mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 356mg 316mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 1.05mg 0.41mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.049mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.21mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 5202IU 623IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 31µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.78mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.071mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.117mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.639mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 146µg 63µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.033mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.088mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.079mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.129mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.135mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.038mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.117mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.125mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.059mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.039g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.011g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.038g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
67%
Nori
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.