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Wakame vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wakame and Brussels sprout?

  • Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 143% more.
  • Brussels sprout contains 35 times less Sodium than Wakame. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Brussels sprout contains 25mg.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw 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 +257.1%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +365.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Copper +305.7%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Potassium +678%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +365.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Copper +305.7%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Potassium +678%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%

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.
Wakame
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Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin K +3239.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin K +3239.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +425.5%
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +425.5%
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70083.5%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70083.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Brussels sprout
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 Wakame Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 5.15g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 8.95g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 43kcal Wakame
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.65g 2.2g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 150mg 42mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 1.4mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 23mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 69mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 872mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.38mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.284mg 0.07mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.337mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 360IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 1mg 0.88mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.09mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.745mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.309mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 196µg 61µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.165mg 0.12mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.257mg 0.152mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.063mg 0.032mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.098mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.155mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.023g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Brussels sprout
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
29%
Wakame
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.