Salsa vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between salsa and seaweed
- Salsa has more vitamin B6, vitamin A, and potassium; however, seaweed is higher in folate, magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Seaweed covers your daily need for folate, 40% more than salsa.
- Salsa has 75 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While salsa has 0.149mg of vitamin B6, seaweed has only 0.002mg.
- Seaweed has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +656.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +623.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.8% |
| 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +847.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +313.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +512.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 180µg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 121mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 168mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.002mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 233mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.85mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 9.57g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
9%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.