Agar vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Agar and Butterbur different?
- Agar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Agar is 266% higher.
- Agar contains 94 times more Vitamin B5 than Butterbur. While Agar contains 3.018mg of Vitamin B5, Butterbur contains only 0.032mg.
Seaweed, agar, dried and Butterbur, (fuki), raw are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+506.8%
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Iron
+21300%
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Magnesium
+5400%
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Phosphorus
+333.3%
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Potassium
+71.8%
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Zinc
+3525%
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Copper
+492.2%
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Manganese
+1469.3%
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Selenium
+722.2%
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Sodium
-93.1%
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+506.8%
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Iron
+21300%
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Magnesium
+5400%
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Phosphorus
+333.3%
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Potassium
+71.8%
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Zinc
+3525%
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Copper
+492.2%
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Manganese
+1469.3%
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Selenium
+722.2%
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Sodium
-93.1%
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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Vitamin B2
+1010%
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Vitamin B5
+9331.3%
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Vitamin B6
+215.6%
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Folate
+5700%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2
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Vitamin B2
+1010%
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Vitamin B5
+9331.3%
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Vitamin B6
+215.6%
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Folate
+5700%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+1492.3%
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Fats
+650%
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Carbs
+2140.4%
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+169.2%
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Water
+988.7%
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+1492.3%
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+650%
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+2140.4%
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+169.2%
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+988.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 73.18g | 3.61g |
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| Protein | 6.21g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.04g |
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| Carbs | 80.88g | 3.61g |
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| Calories | 306kcal | 14kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.97g |
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| Fiber | 7.7g |
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| Calcium | 625mg | 103mg |
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| Iron | 21.4mg | 0.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 770mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 1125mg | 655mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 5.8mg | 0.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.61mg | 0.103mg |
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| Manganese | 4.3mg | 0.274mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.222mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.202mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.018mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.096mg |
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| Folate | 580µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g |
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| 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
75%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)