Nopales vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nopales and wakame
- Nopales have less folate, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for folate is 48% more.
- Nopales are lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nopales, raw and Seaweed, wakame, 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 | +414% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +269.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +446.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +461% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +611.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +531.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +336% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 3µg | 196µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 1.4mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 872mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.284mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 2.18mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 107mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.697mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 80mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.5g | 7% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.002mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 3.03g | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 9.14g | 2% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 5.3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.186g | 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
8%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
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 ($)