Salsify vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Salsify and Seaweed
- Salsify has more Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
- Seaweed covers your daily need of Vitamin K 55% more than Salsify.
- Salsify has 109 times more Vitamin B6 than Seaweed. While Salsify has 0.218mg of Vitamin B6, Seaweed has only 0.002mg.
- Salsify has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +218% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +572.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +418.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +310% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +229.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +793.2% |
~equal in
Water
~81.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3166.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 2.73g | 1.68g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.56g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.26g | 8.27g |
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| Carbs | 15.36g | 9.57g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 168mg |
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| Potassium | 283mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.85mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 42mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 233mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 116IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.87mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 66µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 180µg |
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| Choline | 25.9mg | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.247g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.047g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.076mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.082mg |
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| Methionine | 0.025mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.024mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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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
13%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.206g)
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.