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Agar vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Agar and Escarole?

  • Agar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , yet Escarole is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 259% more.
  • Agar has 59 times more Magnesium than Escarole. While Agar has 770mg of Magnesium, Escarole has only 13mg.

We used Seaweed, agar, dried and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added 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.
Agar
9
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Contains more Calcium +1258.7%
Contains more Iron +2872.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +359.2%
Contains more Zinc +740.6%
Contains more Copper +601.1%
Contains more Manganese +1016.9%
Contains more Selenium +3600%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
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 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1258.7%
Contains more Iron +2872.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +359.2%
Contains more Zinc +740.6%
Contains more Copper +601.1%
Contains more Manganese +1016.9%
Contains more Selenium +3600%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%

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 E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1793.8%
Contains more Folate +643.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.4%
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 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1793.8%
Contains more Folate +643.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Agar
4
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Contains more Protein +440%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +2534.5%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +986.3%
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% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Protein +440%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +2534.5%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +986.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Agar
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Escarole
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Escarole Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 0.27g Agar
Protein 6.21g 1.15g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Agar
Carbs 80.88g 3.07g Agar
Calories 306kcal 19kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g 0.23g Escarole
Fiber 7.7g 2.8g Agar
Calcium 625mg 46mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.72mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 13mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 22mg Agar
Potassium 1125mg 245mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 19mg Escarole
Zinc 5.8mg 0.69mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.087mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.385mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.2µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 1888IU Escarole
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 94µg Escarole
Vitamin E 5mg 0.4mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Escarole
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.059mg Escarole
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.062mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.312mg Escarole
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.826mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.016mg Agar
Folate 580µg 78µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 211.9µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.005mg Escarole
Threonine 0.046mg Escarole
Isoleucine 0.066mg Escarole
Leucine 0.09mg Escarole
Lysine 0.058mg Escarole
Methionine 0.013mg Escarole
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Escarole
Valine 0.058mg Escarole
Histidine 0.021mg Escarole
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.042g Escarole
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.004g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.081g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Escarole
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
67%
Escarole
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
18%
Escarole

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/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.