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Nori vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nori and edible mushroom?

  • Nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, iron, calcium, and vitamin E, yet edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 104% higher.
  • Nori has 100 times more vitamin E than edible mushroom. Nori has 1mg of vitamin E, while edible mushroom has 0.01mg.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Mushrooms, white, raw types in this comparison.

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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
5
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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2002.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1228.6%

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
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 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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1757.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.402mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
3
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.7%
Contains more OtherOther +338.4%
Contains more FatsFats +21.4%
~equal in Water ~92.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
1
31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin C 39mg 2.1mg 41%
Manganese 0.988mg 0.047mg 41%
Folate 146µg 17µg 32%
Vitamin A 260µg 0µg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 1.497mg 20%
Selenium 0.7µg 9.3µg 16%
Iron 1.8mg 0.5mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 3.607mg 13%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 3mg 7%
Copper 0.264mg 0.318mg 6%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.52mg 5%
Protein 5.81g 3.09g 5%
Phosphorus 58mg 86mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.104mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.402mg 3%
Vitamin K 4µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 48mg 5mg 2%
Magnesium 2mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 17.3mg 1%
Calories 35kcal 22kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.081mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 356mg 318mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Carbs 5.11g 3.26g 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 4.81g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 1.98g N/A
Saturated fat 0.061g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.16g 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.