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Nori vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nori and Potato wedges?

  • Nori is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 31% higher.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Equal in Sodium - 49
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% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +183.8%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Equal in Sodium - 49

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.2%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Other +190%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +399%
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% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +115.2%
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Other +190%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Carbs +399%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102

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 wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 5.81g 2.7g Nori
Fats 0.28g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 5.11g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 35kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.49g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 0.3g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 70mg 15mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.7mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 58mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 356mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 48mg 49mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.37mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 11.2mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.04mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
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 0.55g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.102g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.489g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.