Agar vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between agar and kanpyo
- Agar has more iron, magnesium, manganese, folate, calcium, copper, and vitamin B2; however, kanpyo is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Agar covers your daily iron needs 204% more than kanpyo.
- Kanpyo has 10 times less folate than agar. Agar has 580µg of folate, while kanpyo has 61µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +516% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +278.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +404.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1335.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +281.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.2% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Iron | 21.4mg | 5.12mg | 204% |
| Magnesium | 770mg | 125mg | 154% |
| Manganese | 4.3mg | 1.137mg | 138% |
| Folate | 580µg | 61µg | 130% |
| Calcium | 625mg | 280mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 33% | |
| Copper | 0.61mg | 0.433mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 188mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.532mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.202mg | 2.9mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.222mg | 0.044mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1125mg | 1582mg | 13% |
| Choline | 63.3mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.018mg | 2.553mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 2.6µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7.7g | 9.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.21g | 8.58g | 5% |
| Carbs | 80.88g | 65.03g | 5% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Calories | 306kcal | 258kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 5.8mg | 5.86mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.244g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.18g | 55.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.97g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
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 ($)