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Nori vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nori and Potato different?

  • Nori is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Zinc, while Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Nori covers your daily need of Manganese 34% more than Potato.

Seaweed, laver, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types were used in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Potato
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57

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 +260000%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.4%
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +260000%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
:
1
Potato
Contains more Protein +183.4%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Equal in Water - 79.25
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +183.4%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Other +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%

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 15.39g Potato
Protein 5.81g 2.05g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.09g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 17.49g Potato
Calories 35kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.49g 0.82g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 70mg 12mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.81mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 58mg 57mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 48mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 1.05mg 0.3mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.11mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.2mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 2IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 19.7mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.081mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.032mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 1.061mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.295mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 146µg 15µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 2µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.021mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.067mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.066mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.098mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.107mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.032mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.081mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.103mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.035mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.002g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.042g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
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/170026/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.