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Wakame vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wakame and Savoy cabbage

  • Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Savoy cabbage is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wakame covers your daily need of Manganese 53% more than Savoy cabbage.
  • Wakame has 31 times more Sodium than Savoy cabbage. While Wakame has 872mg of Sodium, Savoy cabbage has only 28mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, wakame, raw and Cabbage, savoy, 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 +328.6%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Magnesium +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Copper +358.1%
Contains more Manganese +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +360%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Magnesium +282.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Copper +358.1%
Contains more Manganese +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +360%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1198.1%
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 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin E +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Folate +145%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1198.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Carbs +49.8%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +13.8%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Carbs +49.8%
Contains more Other +800%
Contains more Water +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Savoy cabbage
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 Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 3g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 2g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.1g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 6.1g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 27kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 2.27g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 150mg 35mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.4mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 28mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 42mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 230mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 872mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.38mg 0.27mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.062mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.18mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 360IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 1mg 0.17mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.03mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.3mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.187mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 196µg 80µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.02mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.069mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.257mg 0.103mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.094mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.02mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.064mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.085mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.013g Savoy cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.007g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.049g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Savoy cabbage
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.