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Nori vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nori and Salsify

  • Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Salsify is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Nori is 38% higher.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, 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
8
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Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +227.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Manganese +370.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +227.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Manganese +370.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +747.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
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% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +747.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Folate +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
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Contains more Protein +112.8%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Other +409.5%
Contains more Carbs +200.6%
Equal in Water - 81
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% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +112.8%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Other +409.5%
Contains more Carbs +200.6%
Equal in Water - 81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 5.81g 2.73g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.17g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 35kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 0.49g 2.9g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 70mg 47mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 0.55mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 18mg Salsify
Phosphorus 58mg 56mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 283mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 1.05mg 0.3mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.07mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.21mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg 0.19mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 4.6mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.056mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.173mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.392mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.276mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 146µg 15µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 0.3µg 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 0.041g Salsify
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.003g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.074g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
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 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 ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.