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Seaweed vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Seaweed and Potato pancake?

  • Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 53% more.
  • Seaweed has 4 times more Folate than Potato pancake. While Seaweed has 180µg of Folate, Potato pancake has only 41µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Seaweed is lower.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Potato pancakes types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +598.9%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +598.9%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +278.3%
Contains more Folate +339%
Contains more Vitamin K +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 113
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.3%
Contains more Folate +339%
Contains more Vitamin K +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +70.8%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Protein +261.9%
Contains more Fats +2535.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.6%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +70.8%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Protein +261.9%
Contains more Fats +2535.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3706.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15891.5%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3706.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15891.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 1.68g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.56g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 9.57g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 43kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 0.6g 1.79g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 168mg 32mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 1.67mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 36mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 89mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 233mg 764mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.7mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 0.7µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 116IU 113IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.23mg Seaweed
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 3mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 180µg 41µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 66µg 2.7µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.055mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.083mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.082mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.025mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.072mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.024mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 2.496g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Seaweed
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.249g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.