Nori vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nori and corn
- Nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, copper, iron, calcium, and vitamin E, yet corn is richer in fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for nori is 99% higher.
- Nori contains 23 times more calcium than corn. Nori contains 70mg of calcium, while corn contains 3mg.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +438.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +491.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +609.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +682.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +534.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +438.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +435.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1396% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +448.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 39mg | 5.5mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.988mg | 0.167mg | 36% |
| Folate | 146µg | 23µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.057mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 260µg | 13µg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.049mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.45mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 2.4g | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.792mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 20.98g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 3.41g | 5% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 29.1mg | 3% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 96kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.603g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.139mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 1.683mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.197g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.374g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 4.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)