Potato vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potatoes and seaweed?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium, yet seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 53% more.
- Potatoes have 149 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While potatoes have 0.298mg of vitamin B6, seaweed has only 0.002mg.
- The amount of sodium in potatoes is lower.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +377.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +426.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +310% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +556.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +522.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +490.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 66µg | 53% |
| Folate | 15µg | 180µg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.85mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.002mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 121mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 3mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 168mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.642mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 9.57g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.