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Nori vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nori and french fries

  • Nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, copper, and iron, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B6 and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for nori is 104% higher.
  • Nori contains 11 times more vitamin B2 than french fries. Nori contains 0.446mg of vitamin B2, while french fries contain 0.039mg.
  • Nori contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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
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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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +729.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1043.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +253.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more WaterWater +120.6%
Contains more OtherOther +103.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5160.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +711%

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 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23776%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4807.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin C 39mg 4.7mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 5.398g 35%
Manganese 0.988mg 0.247mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.039mg 31%
Folate 146µg 30µg 29%
Vitamin A 260µg 0µg 29%
Fats 0.28g 14.73g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.372mg 16%
Copper 0.264mg 0.124mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 5.969g 15%
Calories 35kcal 312kcal 14%
Fiber 0.3g 3.8g 14%
Iron 1.8mg 0.81mg 12%
Carbs 5.11g 41.44g 12%
Phosphorus 58mg 125mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.061g 2.336g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 3.004mg 10%
Magnesium 2mg 35mg 8%
Sodium 48mg 210mg 7%
Potassium 356mg 579mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.17mg 6%
Vitamin K 4µg 11.2µg 6%
Choline 10.4mg 36.8mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Protein 5.81g 3.43g 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 1.67mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.58mg 1%
Net carbs 4.81g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0.3g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.