Nori vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Nori and Agar different?
- Nori is higher in Vitamin C, however, Agar is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Agar is 245% higher.
Seaweed, laver, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried 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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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Sodium
-52.9%
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Calcium
+792.9%
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Iron
+1088.9%
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Magnesium
+38400%
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Potassium
+216%
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Zinc
+452.4%
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Copper
+131.1%
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Manganese
+335.2%
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Selenium
+957.1%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Sodium
-52.9%
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Calcium
+792.9%
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Iron
+1088.9%
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Magnesium
+38400%
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Potassium
+216%
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Zinc
+452.4%
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Copper
+131.1%
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Manganese
+335.2%
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Selenium
+957.1%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+880%
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Vitamin B2
+100.9%
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Vitamin B3
+627.7%
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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin B5
+479.3%
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Vitamin B6
+90.6%
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Folate
+297.3%
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Vitamin K
+510%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+880%
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Vitamin B2
+100.9%
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Vitamin B3
+627.7%
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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin B5
+479.3%
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Vitamin B6
+90.6%
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Folate
+297.3%
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Vitamin K
+510%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+879.6%
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Carbs
+1482.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.21
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Other - 3.93
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Water
+879.6%
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Carbs
+1482.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.21
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Other - 3.93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.061
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.061
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.81g | 73.18g |
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| Protein | 5.81g | 6.21g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 5.11g | 80.88g |
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| Calories | 35kcal | 306kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 2.97g |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 7.7g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 625mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 21.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 770mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 1125mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 102mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 5.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.61mg |
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| Manganese | 0.988mg | 4.3mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 7.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5202IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 260µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 39mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 3.018mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.303mg |
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| Folate | 146µg | 580µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4µg | 24.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.232mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.259mg |
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| Leucine | 0.501mg |
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| Lysine | 0.222mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg |
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| Valine | 0.402mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.061g | 0.061g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | 0.087g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.102g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
67%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.061 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.