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Palm oil vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Palm oil and Nori

  • Palm oil has more Vitamin E , while Nori has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Palm oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 246% higher.
  • Nori contains 16 times less Vitamin E than Palm oil. Palm oil contains 15.94mg of Vitamin E , while Nori contains 1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nori is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, palm and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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.
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Nori
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +17900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +17900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Nori
Contains more Vitamin E +1494%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1494%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains more Fats +35614.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Fats +35614.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8354.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 49.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.3 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8354.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Palm oil Nori
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Palm oil Nori Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.81g Nori
Protein 0g 5.81g Nori
Fats 100g 0.28g Palm oil
Carbs 0g 5.11g Nori
Calories 884kcal 35kcal Palm oil
Sugar 0g 0.49g Palm oil
Fiber 0g 0.3g Nori
Calcium 0mg 70mg Nori
Iron 0.01mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Nori
Phosphorus 0mg 58mg Nori
Potassium 0mg 356mg Nori
Sodium 0mg 48mg Palm oil
Zinc 0mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin A 0IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 15.94mg 1mg Palm oil
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 0µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 8µg 4µg Palm oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0mg 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0mg 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 49.3g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 37g 0.025g Palm oil
Polyunsaturated fat 9.3g 0.11g Palm oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Palm oil Nori
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
28%
Palm oil
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Palm oil
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/nutrients
  2. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.