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Chrysanthemum vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chrysanthemum and Wakame?

  • Chrysanthemum is richer in Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, while Wakame is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 287% higher.
  • Wakame has 88 times less Vitamin B6 than Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum has 0.176mg of Vitamin B6, while Wakame has 0.002mg.
  • Chrysanthemum is lower in Sodium.

We used Chrysanthemum, garland, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw 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 Potassium +1034%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Calcium +28.2%
Contains more Magnesium +234.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Potassium +1034%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Calcium +28.2%
Contains more Magnesium +234.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Copper +107.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.18

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.
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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin K +6503.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Folate +10.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin K +6503.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Folate +10.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +202.6%
Contains more Other +333.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.03
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +202.6%
Contains more Other +333.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 3.36g 3.03g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 3.02g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 24kcal 45kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 0.5g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 117mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 2.29mg 2.18mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 54mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 567mg 50mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 118mg 872mg Chrysanthemum
Zinc 0.71mg 0.38mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.943mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 2320IU 360IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 18µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.06mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.002mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 350µg 5.3µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g Chrysanthemum
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chrysanthemum Wakame
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/nutrients
  2. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.