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Nori vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nori and Sugar substitute

  • Nori is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, yet Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 81% more than Nori.
  • Nori contains 45 times more Manganese than Sugar substitute. While Nori contains 0.988mg of Manganese, Sugar substitute contains only 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nori is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Potassium +812.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +2525%
Contains more Copper +3671.4%
Contains more Manganese +4390.9%
Contains more Calcium +1155.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Potassium +812.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +2525%
Contains more Copper +3671.4%
Contains more Manganese +4390.9%
Contains more Calcium +1155.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%

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
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
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% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +182%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +830.3%
Contains more Carbs +1558.9%
Equal in Other - 4.03
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% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +182%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +830.3%
Contains more Carbs +1558.9%
Equal in Other - 4.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 5.81g 2.06g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 35kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0.49g 4.03g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 70mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.8mg 0.16mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 58mg 8mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 39mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 572mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.04mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.007mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.022mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin A 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.015mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.015mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.08mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.015mg Nori
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 Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.