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Pomegranate vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pomegranate and seaweed

  • Pomegranate has more fiber and vitamin C, while seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 41% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 3 times less vitamin C than pomegranate. Pomegranate contains 10.2mg of vitamin C, while seaweed contains 3mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pomegranate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pomegranates, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +908.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1580%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +302.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +373.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +108.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1147.2%
~equal in Protein ~1.68g
~equal in Water ~81.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.098g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin K 16.4µg 66µg 41%
Folate 38µg 180µg 36%
Iron 0.3mg 2.85mg 32%
Magnesium 12mg 121mg 26%
Calcium 10mg 168mg 16%
Fiber 4g 1.3g 11%
Sodium 3mg 233mg 10%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 3mg 8%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.23mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.002mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.642mg 5%
Manganese 0.119mg 0.2mg 4%
Potassium 236mg 89mg 4%
Carbs 18.7g 9.57g 3%
Copper 0.158mg 0.13mg 3%
Calories 83kcal 43kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.87mg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 12.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.12g 0.247g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.47mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Phosphorus 36mg 42mg 1%
Fats 1.17g 0.56g 1%
Protein 1.67g 1.68g 0%
Net carbs 14.7g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 13.67g 0.6g N/A
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.093g 0.098g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Seaweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pomegranate
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.