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Agar vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Agar and Potato flour?

  • Agar is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin E , yet Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 250% higher.
  • Agar has 23 times more Folate than Potato flour. Agar has 580µg of Folate, while Potato flour has 25µg.

We used Seaweed, agar, dried and Potato flour types in this comparison.

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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 +861.5%
Contains more Iron +1450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1084.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +974.1%
Contains more Copper +209.6%
Contains more Manganese +1273.8%
Contains more Selenium +572.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%
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 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains more Calcium +861.5%
Contains more Iron +1450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1084.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +974.1%
Contains more Copper +209.6%
Contains more Manganese +1273.8%
Contains more Selenium +572.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%

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.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +536.7%
Contains more Folate +2220%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
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 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +536.7%
Contains more Folate +2220%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Equal in Carbs - 83.1
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Equal in Carbs - 83.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 6.21g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.3g 0.34g Potato flour
Carbs 80.88g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 306kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 2.97g 3.52g Agar
Fiber 7.7g 5.9g Agar
Calcium 625mg 65mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 1.38mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 65mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 1125mg 1001mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 55mg Potato flour
Zinc 5.8mg 0.54mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.197mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.313mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 1.1µg Agar
Vitamin E 5mg 0.25mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.051mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.474mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 580µg 25µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.09g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.008g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Potato flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Agar
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agar
Agar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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 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 ($)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.