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Red potato vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Red potato and Nori

  • Red potato is richer in Magnesium, yet Nori is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, Vitamin E, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Nori is 35% higher.
  • Red potato contains 14 times more Magnesium than Nori. Red potato contains 28mg of Magnesium, while Nori contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 0%
Nori
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.8%
Contains more IronIron +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +471.1%

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 42% 0.6% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
Nori
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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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51920%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +440.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.47mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Nori
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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 CarbsCarbs +283.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.6%
Contains more FatsFats +86.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%
Contains more OtherOther +192.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Nori
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31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Nori Opinion
Calories 89kcal 35kcal Red potato
Protein 2.3g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.15g 0.28g Nori
Vitamin C 12.6mg 39mg Nori
Net carbs 17.79g 4.81g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 5.11g Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 2mg Red potato
Calcium 9mg 70mg Nori
Potassium 545mg 356mg Red potato
Iron 0.7mg 1.8mg Nori
Sugar 1.43g 0.49g Nori
Fiber 1.8g 0.3g Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.264mg Nori
Zinc 0.4mg 1.05mg Nori
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 58mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 48mg Red potato
Vitamin A 10IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A 1µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1mg Nori
Manganese 0.173mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 1.47mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.159mg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 4µg Nori
Folate 27µg 146µg Nori
Choline 18.9mg 10.4mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.061g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.11g Nori
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.075mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.109mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.12mg 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.035mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.115mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.039mg 0.14mg Nori
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Nori
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
16%
Red potato
62%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.