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Chinese cuisine vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cuisine and Seaweed different?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin C, while Seaweed is higher in Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Copper.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Folate 34% more than Chinese cuisine.

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Seaweed, kelp, raw types were 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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
4
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6
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +156.8%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +156.8%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Copper +165.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%

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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
6
:
6
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin A +987.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.87
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +987.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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3
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Protein +321.4%
Contains more Fats +846.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +337.7%
Equal in Water - 81.58
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +321.4%
Contains more Fats +846.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Other +337.7%
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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1
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1141.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4431.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1141.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4431.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 7.08g 1.68g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.56g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 105kcal 43kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.11mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 15mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 76mg 42mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 204mg 89mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.5mg 1.23mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.147mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 6.7µg 0.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 116IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 6µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 3mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.47mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.002mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.048mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.076mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.082mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.025mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.043mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.072mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.024mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Seaweed
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.098g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.047g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Seaweed
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.