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Gefilte fish vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gefilte fish and Wakame different?

  • Gefilte fish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 58% higher.
  • Wakame has less Cholesterol.

Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Seaweed, wakame, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +552.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1088.9%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Manganese +1817.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 80
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +115.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Calcium +552.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1088.9%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Manganese +1817.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 80

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 B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
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 B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.5%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199.3%
Contains more Fats +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 79.99
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 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 +199.3%
Contains more Fats +170.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1320.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1320.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 7.41g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 9.07g 3.03g Gefilte fish
Fats 1.73g 0.64g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 84kcal 45kcal Gefilte fish
Sugar 0.65g Gefilte fish
Fiber 0g 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 23mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 2.48mg 2.18mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 73mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 91mg 50mg Gefilte fish
Sodium 524mg 872mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 0.82mg 0.38mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.073mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 10.5µg 0.7µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 89IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 18µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.06mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.002mg Gefilte fish
Folate 3µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.035mg Gefilte fish
Threonine 0.488mg 0.165mg Gefilte fish
Isoleucine 0.486mg 0.087mg Gefilte fish
Leucine 0.81mg 0.257mg Gefilte fish
Lysine 0.842mg 0.112mg Gefilte fish
Methionine 0.255mg 0.063mg Gefilte fish
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.112mg Gefilte fish
Valine 0.548mg 0.209mg Gefilte fish
Histidine 0.261mg 0.015mg Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.186g Wakame
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.058g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.218g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish 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
16%
Gefilte fish
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
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.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.