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Nori vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nori and omelette?

  • Nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, and copper, yet omelette is richer in selenium, choline, and vitamin B12.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Nori contains less saturated fat.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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
6
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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +319%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4016.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3585.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +2280.8%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +698.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +277%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4064.3%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19272%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2365.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Selenium 0.7µg 25.8µg 46%
Vitamin C 39mg 0mg 43%
Choline 10.4mg 247.6mg 43%
Manganese 0.988mg 0.024mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Folate 146µg 39µg 27%
Copper 0.264mg 0.063mg 22%
Fats 0.28g 11.66g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 2.712g 17%
Phosphorus 58mg 167mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.061g 3.319g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 1.289mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 4.843g 12%
Protein 5.81g 10.57g 10%
Vitamin A 260µg 172µg 10%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.064mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Potassium 356mg 117mg 7%
Calories 35kcal 154kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.034mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.386mg 5%
Sodium 48mg 155mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 1.48mg 4%
Vitamin E 1mg 1.29mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 48mg 2%
Magnesium 2mg 11mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.143mg 1%
Carbs 5.11g 0.64g 1%
Net carbs 4.81g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 0.31g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.09mg 0%
Vitamin K 4µg 4.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.