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Agar vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Agar and Chrysanthemum

  • Agar has more Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Chrysanthemum is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily Vitamin K needs 271% more than Agar.
  • Chrysanthemum has 24 times less Magnesium than Agar. Agar has 770mg of Magnesium, while Chrysanthemum has 32mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 +434.2%
Contains more Iron +834.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2306.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +716.9%
Contains more Copper +345.3%
Contains more Manganese +356%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Calcium +434.2%
Contains more Iron +834.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2306.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +716.9%
Contains more Copper +345.3%
Contains more Manganese +356%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54

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.
Agar
5
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1334.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1334.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +2578.1%
Contains more Other +136.7%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Water +953%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +2578.1%
Contains more Other +136.7%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Water +953%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Chrysanthemum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 0.02g Agar
Protein 6.21g 3.36g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 80.88g 3.02g Agar
Calories 306kcal 24kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 7.7g 3g Agar
Calcium 625mg 117mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 2.29mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 32mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 1125mg 567mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 118mg Agar
Zinc 5.8mg 0.71mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.137mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.943mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.144mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.221mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.176mg Agar
Folate 580µg 177µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Saturated Fat 0.061g Chrysanthemum
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agar Chrysanthemum
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
75%
Agar
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agar
Agar contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.