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Nori vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nori and Cardoon different?

  • Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Cardoon is higher in Magnesium.
  • Nori covers your daily need of Vitamin C 41% more than Cardoon.

Seaweed, laver, raw and Cardoon, raw types were 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
7
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Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +285.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +285.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Equal in Calcium - 70

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +114.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +114.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
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Contains more Protein +730%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Other +233.6%
Contains more Water +10.5%
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +730%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Other +233.6%
Contains more Water +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 2.47g Nori
Protein 5.81g 0.7g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 4.07g Nori
Calories 35kcal 17kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g Cardoon
Fiber 0.3g 1.6g Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 70mg
Iron 1.8mg 0.7mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 58mg 23mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 48mg 170mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.17mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.231mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.256mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 2mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.02mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.03mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.3mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.338mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.116mg Nori
Folate 146µg 68µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.011g Cardoon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.018g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.041g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Nori
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.