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Nori vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nori and Green bean different?

  • Nori is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Green bean is richer in Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Green bean is 37% higher.
  • Nori contains 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Green bean. While Nori contains 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, Green bean contains only 32µg.

Seaweed, laver, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Nori
Nori
8
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +363.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Nori
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Copper +363.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%

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.
Nori
Nori
9
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin A +721.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.9%
Contains more Folate +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1097.5%
Nori
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin A +721.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.9%
Contains more Folate +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1097.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
2
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Other +416.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 89.22
Nori
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Other +416.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
2
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.064
Nori
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.064

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 4.68g Nori
Protein 5.81g 1.89g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.28g
Carbs 5.11g 7.88g Green bean
Calories 35kcal 35kcal
Sugar 0.49g 3.63g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 70mg 44mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.65mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 18mg Green bean
Phosphorus 58mg 29mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 146mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 1.05mg 0.25mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.057mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.285mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 633IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 32µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.46mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 9.7mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.074mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.097mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.614mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.074mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.056mg Nori
Folate 146µg 33µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.02mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.082mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.069mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.116mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.091mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.023mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.069mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.093mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.035mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.064g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.011g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Green bean
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
67%
Nori
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.