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Wakame vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wakame and Sweet potato?

  • Wakame is higher in Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Copper, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 105% more.
  • Sweet potato contains 33 times less Folate than Wakame. Wakame contains 196µg of Folate, while Sweet potato contains 6µg.
  • Sweet potato has less Sodium.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 +294.7%
Contains more Iron +215.9%
Contains more Magnesium +296.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +76.4%
Contains more Manganese +181.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +294.7%
Contains more Iron +215.9%
Contains more Magnesium +296.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +76.4%
Contains more Manganese +181.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5238.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.487
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5238.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.487

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +326.7%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Equal in Water - 75.78
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% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +326.7%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Equal in Water - 75.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Sweet potato
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 Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 3.03g 2.01g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.15g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 45kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 0.65g 6.48g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 150mg 38mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.69mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 27mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 54mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 872mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.38mg 0.32mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.161mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.497mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 1mg 0.71mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.106mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.487mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 196µg 6µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 2.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.165mg 0.107mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.07mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.118mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.084mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.037mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.209mg 0.11mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.052g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.002g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.092g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Sweet potato
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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.