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Nori vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nori and Potato

  • Nori has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin E , however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Nori covers your daily Manganese needs 33% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 260 times less Vitamin A RAE than Nori. Nori has 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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.
Nori
6
:
4
Potato
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +123.7%
Contains more Manganese +351.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +123.7%
Contains more Manganese +351.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%

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
9
:
1
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +51920%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.41
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +51920%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
:
1
Potato
Contains more Protein +132.4%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +183.5%
Contains more Carbs +313.9%
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% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +132.4%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +183.5%
Contains more Carbs +313.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 18.95g Potato
Protein 5.81g 2.5g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.13g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 21.15g Potato
Calories 35kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 0.49g 1.18g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 70mg 15mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 1.08mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 58mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 356mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 48mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 1.05mg 0.36mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.118mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.219mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 10IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 1µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.04mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 9.6mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.064mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.048mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 1.41mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.376mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 146µg 28µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 2µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.025mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.081mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.08mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.119mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.13mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.038mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.099mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.125mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.042mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.034g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.003g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.057g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.