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Nori vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nori and Icing?

  • Icing has less Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Nori.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 43% higher.
  • Nori contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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
Nori
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +947.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Nori
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +947.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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
Nori
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +568.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin E +53%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Nori
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +568.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin E +53%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +464.2%
Contains more Other +365.4%
Contains more Fats +5696.4%
Contains more Carbs +1228.6%
Nori
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +464.2%
Contains more Other +365.4%
Contains more Fats +5696.4%
Contains more Carbs +1228.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7128.2%
Nori
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7128.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Icing Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 67.89g Icing
Protein 5.81g 0g Nori
Fats 0.28g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 5.11g 67.89g Icing
Calories 35kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 0.49g 63.1g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 0g Nori
Calcium 70mg 3mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.16mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 1mg Nori
Phosphorus 58mg 18mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 34mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 184mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.07mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 39mg 0mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.01mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.302mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.22mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.055mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0mg Nori
Folate 146µg 8µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 13µg Icing
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 2.974g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 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 ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.