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Agar vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Agar and Radish seeds different?

  • Agar is higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, Radish seeds are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Agar is 257% higher.
  • Agar contains 18 times more Magnesium than Radish seeds. While Agar contains 770mg of Magnesium, Radish seeds contain only 44mg.

Seaweed, agar, dried and Radish seeds, sprouted, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1125.5%
Contains more Iron +2388.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Potassium +1208.1%
Contains more Zinc +935.7%
Contains more Copper +408.3%
Contains more Manganese +1553.8%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
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 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1125.5%
Contains more Iron +2388.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1650%
Contains more Potassium +1208.1%
Contains more Zinc +935.7%
Contains more Copper +408.3%
Contains more Manganese +1553.8%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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 B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.7%
Contains more Folate +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1312.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.285
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 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.7%
Contains more Folate +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1312.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63%
Contains more Carbs +2146.7%
Contains more Fats +743.3%
Contains more Water +937.7%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +63%
Contains more Carbs +2146.7%
Contains more Fats +743.3%
Contains more Water +937.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1451.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.6%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1451.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Radish seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 3.6g Agar
Protein 6.21g 3.81g Agar
Fats 0.3g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 80.88g 3.6g Agar
Calories 306kcal 43kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Radish seeds
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 625mg 51mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.86mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 44mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 1125mg 86mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 6mg Radish seeds
Zinc 5.8mg 0.56mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.12mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.26mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.6µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 391IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Radish seeds
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 28.9mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.102mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.103mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.733mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.285mg Agar
Folate 580µg 95µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.767g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.706g)
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.