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Durian vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Durian and Seaweed?

  • Durian is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Seaweed is higher in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 36% more.
  • Durian has 158 times more Vitamin B6 than Seaweed. While Durian has 0.316mg of Vitamin B6, Seaweed has only 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Durian is lower.

We used Durian, raw or frozen and Seaweed, kelp, raw types 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.
Durian
4
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Contains more Potassium +389.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +562.8%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +339.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +389.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +562.8%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +339.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42

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.
Durian
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15700%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 0% 0%
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 C +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15700%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
2
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Contains more Fats +851.8%
Contains more Carbs +183.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +490.2%
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
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 Fats +851.8%
Contains more Carbs +183.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +490.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 23.29g 8.27g Durian
Protein 1.47g 1.68g Seaweed
Fats 5.33g 0.56g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 9.57g Durian
Calories 147kcal 43kcal Durian
Sugar 0.6g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g Durian
Calcium 6mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.43mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 39mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 436mg 89mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 233mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.207mg 0.13mg Durian
Manganese 0.325mg 0.2mg Durian
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 44IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 19.7mg 3mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.05mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.15mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.47mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.002mg Durian
Folate 36µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g Durian
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Durian 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
28%
Durian
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.