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Nopales vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nopales and Nori different?

  • Nopales are higher in Magnesium, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Nori is richer in Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Nori is 36% higher.
  • Nopales contain 26 times more Magnesium than Nori. While Nopales contain 52mg of Magnesium, Nori contains only 2mg.

Nopales, raw and Seaweed, laver, 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.
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Nori
Contains more Calcium +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +407.7%
Contains more Manganese +116.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Calcium +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +407.7%
Contains more Manganese +116.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Nori
Contains more Vitamin K +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1038.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +4766.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin K +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1038.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +4766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +340.2%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +230.7%
Equal in Water - 85.03
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +340.2%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +230.7%
Equal in Water - 85.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Nori Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 4.81g Nori
Protein 1.32g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.09g 0.28g Nori
Carbs 3.33g 5.11g Nori
Calories 16kcal 35kcal Nori
Sugar 1.15g 0.49g Nori
Fiber 2.2g 0.3g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 70mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 52mg 2mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 58mg Nori
Potassium 257mg 356mg Nori
Sodium 21mg 48mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.052mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.457mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 457IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 9.3mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 3µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 5.3µg 4µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.04mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.077mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.059mg 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.015mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.059mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.025mg 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.061g Nopales
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Nori
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
10%
Nopales
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
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 ($)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.