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Nori vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nori and cheese sandwich different?

  • Nori is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; however, cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for nori is 103% higher.
  • Nori contains 26 times more vitamin C than cheese sandwich. While nori contains 39mg of vitamin C, cheese sandwich contains only 1.5mg.
  • Nori has less sodium.

Seaweed, laver, raw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.4%
Contains more IronIron +45.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +558.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3371.4%
~equal in Manganese ~1.083mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1138.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.427mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
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6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2557.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1038.9%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
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31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41304%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8232.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 9.166g 60%
Phosphorus 58mg 382mg 46%
Selenium 0.7µg 24.3µg 43%
Vitamin C 39mg 1.5mg 42%
Fats 0.28g 25g 38%
Sodium 48mg 839mg 34%
Vitamin A 260µg 21µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 10.351g 26%
Calories 35kcal 497kcal 23%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.358mg 22%
Folate 146µg 64µg 21%
Carbs 5.11g 58.2g 18%
Saturated fat 0.061g 4.129g 18%
Calcium 70mg 204mg 13%
Copper 0.264mg 0.16mg 12%
Magnesium 2mg 54mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 3.185mg 11%
Fiber 0.3g 3.1g 11%
Iron 1.8mg 2.62mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.261mg 8%
Protein 5.81g 9.8g 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Manganese 0.988mg 1.083mg 4%
Vitamin K 4µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.622mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.87mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.427mg 1%
Potassium 356mg 306mg 1%
Net carbs 4.81g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Nori
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.