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Seaweed vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Seaweed and Rutabagas

  • Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Seaweed covers your daily Vitamin K needs 55% more than Rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas have 19 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, while Rutabagas have 12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Rutabagas, raw.

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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 +290.7%
Contains more Iron +547.7%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Zinc +412.5%
Contains more Copper +306.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +290.7%
Contains more Iron +547.7%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Zinc +412.5%
Contains more Copper +306.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +21900%
Contains more Vitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
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 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +21900%
Contains more Vitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +831%
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Other +831%
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +292%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.2%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +292%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Rutabagas
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 Seaweed Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 6.32g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 1.08g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.16g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 8.62g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Seaweed
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 0.6g 4.46g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 168mg 43mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.44mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 89mg 305mg Rutabagas
Sodium 233mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 1.23mg 0.24mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.032mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.131mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 116IU 2IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.3mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.04mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.16mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.1mg Rutabagas
Folate 180µg 21µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 0.3µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.027g Rutabagas
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.025g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Rutabagas
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
36%
Seaweed
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.