Seaweed vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between seaweed and amaranth?
- Seaweed is higher in folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, and iron, yet amaranth is higher in manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for folate is 40% more.
- Seaweed has 39 times more sodium than amaranth. While seaweed has 233mg of sodium, amaranth has only 6mg.
We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +252.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +327% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +685.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +581.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +718.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +758.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.3% |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 22µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.854mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 148mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 47mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.022mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.113mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 2.1mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.5µg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.1g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 18.69g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.56g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 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 | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.