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Nori vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nori and Russet potato

  • Nori has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Iron, however, Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% more.
  • Nori has 260 times more Vitamin A RAE than Russet potato. Nori has 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +51920%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +369.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.348
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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +51920%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +369.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.348

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +179.3%
Contains more Carbs +319.6%
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% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +179.3%
Contains more Carbs +319.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 5.81g 2.63g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.13g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 35kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 0.49g 1.08g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 70mg 18mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 1.07mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 58mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 356mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 48mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 1.05mg 0.35mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.107mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.228mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 10IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 1µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.07mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 8.3mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.067mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.048mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 1.348mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.38mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 146µg 26µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 2µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.027mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.086mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.085mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.125mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.137mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.041mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.104mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.131mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.044mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.032g Russet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.003g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.054g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.