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Nori vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nori and Currant

  • Nori has more Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Currant is richer in Fiber.
  • Nori covers your daily Manganese needs 35% more than Currant.
  • Currant has 130 times less Vitamin A RAE than Nori. Nori has 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Currant has 2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw and Currants, red and white, 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.
Nori
8
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Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +356.5%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +431.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +356.5%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +431.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +12285.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1370%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +714.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Equal in Vitamin C - 41
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +12285.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1370%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +714.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Equal in Vitamin C - 41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
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Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +480%
Contains more Carbs +170.1%
Equal in Water - 83.95
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +480%
Contains more Carbs +170.1%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Currant Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 9.5g Currant
Protein 5.81g 1.4g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 13.8g Currant
Calories 35kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0.49g 7.37g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 70mg 33mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 1mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 58mg 44mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 275mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 1.05mg 0.23mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.107mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.186mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 42IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 2µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.04mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.05mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.1mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.064mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.07mg Nori
Folate 146µg 8µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 11µg Currant
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 0.017g Currant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.088g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Currant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
67%
Nori
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.