English muffin vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between English muffins and seaweed
- English muffins are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and fiber, yet seaweed is richer in folate, iron, magnesium, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for seaweed is 36% higher.
- English muffins contain 4 times more vitamin B1 than seaweed. English muffins contain 0.181mg of vitamin B1, while seaweed contains 0.05mg.
- Seaweed contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 | +47.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +476.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +223.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +262% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +386.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +358.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +221.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +380.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1789.4% |
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Saturated fat
~0.247g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 180µg | 36% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.85mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 121mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 42mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 1.68g | 12% |
| Carbs | 46g | 9.57g | 12% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 168mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 43kcal | 10% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.47mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.047g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.642mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 0.56g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.098g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 131mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 0.247g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 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
14%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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