Muffin vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muffin and seaweed different?
- Muffin is higher in phosphorus, choline, selenium, and manganese; however, seaweed is richer in folate, magnesium, vitamin K, iron, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for seaweed is 33% higher.
- Muffin contains 12 times more selenium than seaweed. While muffin contains 8.2µg of selenium, seaweed contains only 0.7µg.
- Seaweed has less saturated fat.
Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Seaweed, kelp, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1071.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +281.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.7% |
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 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +622.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +68.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2769.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +453.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +226.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +346.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4820.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17140.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 0.047g | 54% |
| Folate | 48µg | 180µg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 121mg | 26% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 0.56g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 66µg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.85mg | 19% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 43kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 42mg | 15% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 12.8mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 53g | 9.57g | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.7µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 0.247g | 12% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 168mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 0.098g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.23mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 1.68g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 233mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.642mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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.