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Seaweed vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and balsamic vinegar

  • Seaweed is richer than balsamic vinegar in iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for seaweed is 27% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 15 times more zinc than balsamic vinegar. Seaweed contains 1.23mg of zinc, while balsamic vinegar contains 0.08mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +908.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.2%
Contains more IronIron +295.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +1437.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%

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.
Seaweed
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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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78%
~equal in Water ~76.45g
~equal in Other ~6.03g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Folate 180µg 45%
Iron 2.85mg 0.72mg 27%
Magnesium 121mg 12mg 26%
Calcium 168mg 27mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Copper 0.13mg 0.026mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 12%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.08mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Sodium 233mg 23mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Phosphorus 42mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.131mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Protein 1.68g 0.49g 2%
Calories 43kcal 88kcal 2%
Carbs 9.57g 17.03g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Fats 0.56g 0g 1%
Potassium 89mg 112mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 14.95g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Balsamic vinegar
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
33%
Seaweed
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.