Egg vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between eggs and seaweed
- Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 208% higher.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Seaweed, kelp, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1438.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +309.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +669.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2195.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +634.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +309.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +648.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1794.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +754.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +517.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4060.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2908.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.13mg | 208% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 0mg | 124% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 66µg | 55% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 0.7µg | 55% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 12.8mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Folate | 44µg | 180µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.15mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 121mg | 26% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 1.68g | 22% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.85mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 42mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 6µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.642mg | 15% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 0.56g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 0.247g | 14% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 168mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 0.098g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.002mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.047g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 43kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 9.57g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.